Meet Robert Stewart, Elsie Gilbart

Sir Rod Stewart has been one of the most popular and popular vocalists in the world for the past 60 years.

With more than 250 million records sold worldwide, Rod is one of the most popular musicians of all time. He is also known for his distinctive raspy singing voice.

He has achieved 10 number-one singles, 10 number-one albums, and 31 top-ten hits in the UK. He was given a knighthood in the 2016 Birthday Honours for his charitable and musical endeavors. Rod Stewart was born Roderick David Stewart in Highgate, North London, the youngest of five kids.

Rod Stewart’s parents: Meet Robert Stewart, Elsie Gilbart

His parents were Robert Joseph Stewart (1904–1990) and Elsie Rebecca Gilbart (1906–1996). While his father was Scottish and had been a master builder in Leith, Elsie was English and had grown up in Upper Holloway in North London.

Following their 1928 nuptials, they lived in Scotland, where they produced two sons and two daughters before relocating to Highgate.

Rod arrived eight years after his younger sibling during World War II. He was given special treatment because he was the youngest and recalls a “fantastically wonderful” childhood.

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