Family Tribute Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart was joined on stage by his four year old son Alistair last night (28.07.10) at London's O2 Arena while performing a string of his hits.
Rod Stewart by his son was joined on stage last night (28.07.10).
The veteran rocker invited four year old Alistair his child with wife Penny Lancaster on to the stage at London's O2 arena to say "glad birthday" to his grandmother, before urging fans to buy a charity t-shirt designed by the youngster.
Earlier, the 65 year old star had paid tribute to his late father by dedicating 'I Was Only Joking' to him.
Introducing the track, he said: "This was always my dad's favourite, just because it has the word 'dad' in the lyrics."
He then performed the song, which was accompanied by a montage of photographs of Rod and his father.
Despite a career spanning five decades, Rod appeared humbled by the reception he received from the huge crowd, thanking them throughout the performance.
At one stage, he admitted: "Even though I've been doing this for years, sometimes I get this feeling like, 'Oh everybody's looking at me' and that just happened."
Rod's two hour set crammed in fan favourites including 'Do You Think I'm Sexy?' 'Some Guys Have All The Luck', 'First Cut Is The Deepest, 'Hot Legs' - during which the rocker kicked footballs into the crowd - and finished with a rousing rendition of 'Maggie May', which had all of the crowd on their feet.
The singer and his band then returned for a two-song encore of 'Sailing' and 'Baby Jane'.

Rod Stewart offers troops free tickets

Rod Stewart is showing his support for the charity Tickets For Troops by offering free tickets for his summer tour to members of the British Armed Forces.
Soldiers, sailors, airmen and their families will have the opportunity to look the legendary hitmaker belting out chart toppers like Maggie May, Do Ya Think I'm Sexy and Tonight's the Night at the Sheffield Arena on July 20 and at the Glasgow SECC on July 26.
Tickets For Troops was set up last year to provide top tickets to sporting, musical and entertainment events to troops and their families.
Patrons of charity include the British Prime Minister's wife Samantha Cameron, Dame Vera Lynn, Andrew Flintoff, Gavin Hastings and Joss Stone.
Mrs Cameron said: 'Tickets For Troops has been a massive success in terms of recognising the work and courage of our troops but it has also rewarded those families whose support and love is crucial in the frontline.
'I am delighted and privileged to support such an excellent cause.'

Rod Stewart: Offers troops free tickets

Rock Star Rod Stewart is showing his support for the charity Tickets For Troops by offering free tickets for his summer tour to members of the Armed Forces and their families, it has been announced.
Soldiers, sailors, airmen and their families will have the opportunity to look the legendary hitmaker belting out chart toppers like Maggie May, Do Ya Think I'm Sexy and Tonight's the Night at the Sheffield Arena on July 20 and at the Glasgow SECC on July 26.
Tickets For Troops was set up last year to provide top tickets to sporting, musical and entertainment events to troops and their families.
Patrons of charity include the Prime Minister's wife Samantha Cameron, Dame Vera Lynn, Andrew Flintoff, Gavin Hastings and Joss Stone.
Mrs Cameron said: "Tickets For Troops has been a massive success in terms of recognising the work and courage of our troops but it has also rewarded those families whose support and love is crucial in the frontline.
"I am delighted and privileged to support such an excellent cause."

Rod Stewart with wife Penny Lancaster goes sailing on French family vacation

Rod Stewart looks in top condition as he holidays on a luxury yacht in the South of France with his wife, Penny Lancaster and their son, Alastair.
The singer 65 year old, who keeps in shape by playing in a senior football league near his home in Palos Verdes, California, cut a trim figure in his white shorts and shirt.
Stewart, Lancaster and their four year old son took a break from sailing for a few hours yesterday, hopping aboard a dinghy and heading to shore for a few hours walkaround.

The family explored the sights of La Colle Sur Loup, which was a seigneury in the 16th century and formerly a medieval community and strong hold of Guadelet.
There's plenty of sights to look, the town still retains it's ancient castle as well as a 12th century priory that has now been converted into a restaurant, quaint shopping streets and old narrow alleyways leading to shady little squares.
Stewart and Lancaster, 39, married on June 16 2007 aboard a yacht moored in the Italian port of Portofino, two years after their son was born.

The ageing rocker has seven children and has been married three times in total, previously to Alana Hamilton and Rachel Hunter.
The former gravedigger and Brentwood FC apprentice, discovered by Ronnie Wood on a train station, has come a long way since those early days, enjoying a slew of hits over his 30 year career.
Stewart has sold over 130million records worldwide and is one of the best selling British artists of all time.
He was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in May 2000, instantly undergoing surgery. Stewart's famous gravely voice was threatened and he had to re learn how to sing.
Stewart is now active in raising funds for the City Of Hope Foundation to find cures for all forms of cancer, particularly affecting children.