Rod Stewart Expresses Pride in His 8 Children, Reveals Lenient Parenting Style in Recent Interviews
78-year-old rock legend shares that his children's absence of major trouble and their overcoming minor drug use have resulted in his pride, credits own parent's support for career success.
- Rock legend Rod Stewart has expressed pride in his eight children and revealed his lenient parenting style in a recent interview, stating none of his children have gotten into any serious trouble and that a couple who dabbled with drugs are now clean.
- Stewart, who has eight grandchildren, shared that when he's touring, he misses his family immensely and that coming home to them is 'a wonderful luxury.'
- The singer shares children with multiple partners: his eldest child Sarah with ex-partner Susannah Boffey, Kimberly and Sean with ex-wife Alana Stewart, Ruby with ex-girlfriend Kelly Emberg, Renee and Liam with ex-wife Rachel Hunter, and Alastair and Aiden with his current wife, Penny Lancaster.
- Stewart recalled his parents were very supportive of his decision to pursue a career in music, with his father even purchasing his first guitar. He credits his own career success to their encouragement and support.
- Apart from being a family man, Stewart highlighted his dedication towards live performances, stating that 'the two hours on stage is the most potent drug you can imagine' and underscores his consistency in delivering outstanding performances on time, setting the same expectation for everyone in the industry.
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