Tag Archives: Rod Stewart

Michael Buble: A Modern Day Sinatra?

Singing classic songs is really hot today. Rod Stewart, that little sex kitten from the 70s, has reinvented himself by covering the Great American Songbook Collection and has extended his musical career not only into a different direction, but also into its fifth decade. Even former balladeer Michael Bolton has realized there is new money in old songs, releasing his Bolton Swings Sinatra album in 2006. Sinatra was almost bigger than life – both in person and in the recording studio, so his act is hard to live up to. While Rod and Michael both do respectable jobs, there is … Continue reading →

This Week in History – June, 1993

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It was 15 years ago, but it seems like only yesterday. Yes, we are going back to this week in June 1993 to find out what was happening in our world: In national news, Nutri-System was forced to claim bankruptcy. Because of that, the company had to close 283 stores and lay off 1,800 employees. The White House began receiving email via this crazy invention called the Internet. By the end of this week, the Montreal Canadiens will have won their 24th Stanley Cup after defeating the Los Angeles Kings. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland broke … Continue reading →

Rod Stewart to Sing Country Music?

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The answer to the title is thankfully, no! Rod Stewart has had a long, successful run as a recording artist. After all, he well into the fifth decade of his musical career. He started out in the early Sixties. He helped found the Ray Davies Quartet, which went on to become a band you may have heard of – The Kinks! From there, Stewart moved on to other bands in the Sixties, including the Shotgun Express (which included future Fleetwood Mac leader Mick Fleetwood) and the Jeff Beck Group (where he played with future Rolling Stone Ron Wood). After leaving … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Potpourri: Rod Weds, Paris Prays, and Pregnant Nicole

ROD STEWART WEDS Let’s hope the third time will be the charm for singer Rod Stewart. The 62-year-old rocker tied the knot with his model girlfriend of seven years, Penny Lancaster, today in a small town in Italy. According to news reports, the only people present were the bride, the groom and two witnesses… oh, and the huge white diamond that sat on the new Mrs. Stewart’s ring finger. Sources say the ceremony lasted about 30 minutes and was followed by a photo session in landscaped gardens near the ceremony site. The wedding party was then whisked away to a … Continue reading →