Rod Stewart headline the Mission Concert again on forthcoming year

Rocking Rod Stewart headline the Mission Concert again on forthcoming year.

In 2005 Stewart was the star act in the Hawke's Bay event and his last concert sold out in half an hour - 22 minutes, a record time for the event.

The legendary English singer, former husband of Kiwi supermodel Rachel Hunter, has sold more than 250 million albums worldwide.

His belt out hits like a raspy singing voice Maggie May, Tonight's the Night and his trademark Do Ya Think I'm Sexy.

At 66 years old, that may be a fairly easy question to answer, but Elton John describes him as the "best singer in rock n roll".

Mission Estate CEO Peter Holley said in a statement announcing the Mission act overnight: "His legions of Kiwi fans have told us how much they enjoyed his concert back in 2005 and we are in no doubt that they will continue their love affair with Rod next year."

Rod Stewart will perform at Hanging Rock

Now superstar Rod Stewart will perform at Hanging Rock, Macedon, on February 18.

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Stewart said, "I can't wait to come back to Australia. I have a very lively and colourful show. It's two hours of hits and the music speaks for itself."

Stewart 66-years-old will also perform at Rod Laver Arena on February 17.

Stewart is getting ready to perform alongside with his first grandchild. His daughter, Kimberly, is expecting a girl in August.

He said, "I'm excited. It's going to be a tremendous experience. I was getting worried I may not become a grandfather, but the Lord has blessed me."

In a candid and wide-ranging interview, Stewart revealed he:

WAS crushed after splitting from former wife Rachel Hunter.

HAS found true love with third wife Penny Lancaster.

HAD an all-night drug binge with Elton John.

He admitted, "I was in Paris with Elton sitting at a table with a big load of cocaine".

Before they knew it, it was morning.

"Elton and I were still sitting there, 12 hours later, nattering:, 'Yeah, that was great, mate - neh, neh, neh, neh'."

But Stewart admits he was "never a drug person".

"Drugs are horrible."

Stewart and Lancaster had a son, Aiden, in February. Stewart has eight children.

Lancaster made a deal to tend to the baby at night while Rod sleeps.

He said, "Penny has brought warmth and comfort to my life".

But he admits having to see a therapist after splitting with supermodel Hunter.

"She was suddenly gone and it absolutely crushed me."