Big Birthday Edition
Hopefully most of you have received your Big Birthday edition of SMILER magazine ..if not don’t worry it’s on it’s way
Rod’s copies were sent in plenty of time for him to read the messages before he flew out to Florida
If you need extra copies a limited number will be for sale in the Back Issues section soon
https://www.rodstewartfanclub.com/product-category/mag
Any messages that didn’t make it into the magazine due to running out of space or missing the deadline were still made into one of our special message pages and put into a booklet that was sent with Rod’s copies.
Birthday Cruise
To celebrate his big birthday Rod took a Mediterranean Cruise with his family onboard a $150 million super yacht
On Monday Rod posted this brilliant shot of the early celebrations after Celtic beat St Mirren 3-0
And here is one with granddaughter Delilah.
On Tuesday the Stewart clan enjoyed a family night out as the luxury vessel, reached St Barts
And Ruby enjoyed a Corona Extra
The yacht has a hefty crew, complete with three chefs âto take care of everyoneâs dietary needs and restrictionsâ as the famous family âhop across several islandsâ in the Caribbean.
Whisky glass
We had a few messages through the week from members saying they can’t find the new whisky glass on Wolfieâs website
And the reason for that is it’s not Wolfieâs selling this one, you need to go to https://shop.rodstewart.com/products/rod-whiskey-glass
Cheers!
Rod on TV Part 2
On Sunday 12th January BBC 2 will be showing 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Rod Stewart Live at Hyde Park
A concert by the singer that closed Radio 2’s annual Festival in a Day, held in September 2015 in London’s Hyde Park. Featuring a selection of hits from his back catalogue including Angel, In a Broken Dream, The Killing of Georgie (Part I and II) as well as Faces classics including Ooh La La and blues standard Rollin’ and Tumblin’
It will be followed by Rod’s Christmas Concert: Old Grey Whistle Test at 2:00 AM to 3:05 AM
A concert at London’s Olympia recorded on Christmas Eve 1976, featuring performances of Maggie May, Sailing, Tonight’s the Night and I Don’t Want to Talk About It. With a introduction to the original programme by Bob Harris
On Saturday 18 January BBC 4 will be showing Parkinson with Rod Stewart, Maureen Lipman and Tamzin Outhwaite 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM
And best of all, whatever you do don’t miss Mike Naylorâs Music Mix on Radio Hertfordshire MIX92.6 on Sunday 12th January at 14:00 when Mike’s special guest will be non other that SMILER‘s very own Yve Paige
To catch the show live or on listen again go to
Billy and Rod date
Billy Joel and Rod are set to take the stage together at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on July 18.
They will each perform songs from throughout their careers.
Billy Joel held his legendary concerts at the original Yankee Stadium in June of 1990. and will make music history again as the first musical act to perform at both the original and the current Yankee Stadium.
âWe are thrilled to host Billy Joel and Rod Stewart this summer at Yankee Stadium,â said Scott Krug, New York Yankees senior vice president and chief financial officer. âTheir timeless catalogs and impact on the history of rock and roll music cannot be overstated, and we expect a magical evening with them in the Bronx. It is also particularly fitting that Billy Joel, who was born in the Bronx and is so iconically identified with New York, will become the first musical act to headline a show at both the original Yankee Stadium and the current Yankee Stadium.â
Tickets will go on sale beginning on Friday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m.
Daniel Grindstaff
Daniel Grindstaff Music posted a birthday message to Sir Rod
Birthday wishes going out to the incomparable Rod Stewart. Your contributions to the world of music are a lasting testament to your artistry. Thank you for embracing our Bluegrass reimagining of your beloved classic âForever Young,â featuring Paul Brewster and @Dolly Parton. Your endorsement is a prestigious accolade. Happy birthday, Sir Rod, and may you remain âForever Youngâ.
SMILER in the newspaper
SMILER gave an interview to Karen Rockett at The Daily Express about Rod’s special birthday this week to see what we had to say go to
Message from Sir Rod
Rod’s fans sent and posted messages everywhere today..And Sir Rod posted one back
And Finally…
SMILER we would like to wish Sir Rod a very happy 80th birthday on behalf of all our members and team
Can you all join us in raising a glass of Wolfieâs whisky [unless you are teetotal] to toast the number one rascal tonight..
To Rod.. âSending you smiles for every moment of your special dayâŚHave a wonderful time and a very happy birthday!â
See you all next week..