Introduction
An Intimate Day in the Life of Music Legend Rod Stewart
While Rod Stewart is best known for his powerful voice, energetic performances, and rockstar lifestyle, his daily life now — approaching his 80th birthday — is far more peaceful, private, and deeply meaningful. Away from the spotlight, Rod enjoys a slower rhythm, filled with reflection, family, and the simple pleasures that once seemed impossible during his whirlwind decades on tour.
A typical day begins early at his country estate in Essex, where Rod wakes around 7 a.m. and starts the morning with tea and the daily newspaper. “I like knowing what’s going on in the world,” he once said, “even if most of it’s madness.” Gone are the days of chaotic mornings and late-night parties — his routine is now centered around calm, comfort, and health.
After breakfast, Rod often takes a walk in his garden — a space he’s lovingly tended to for years. Gardening, he says, brings him peace. “I find a kind of music in nature,” he shared in an interview. “It’s the only place I don’t feel watched or judged.”
Later in the morning, he might visit his home studio. Though he’s no longer recording albums at the pace he once did, music remains his lifelong companion. He often plays around with melodies or listens to old vinyl records, sometimes even revisiting early demos from his youth.
Lunchtime is usually a family affair. Rod is incredibly close to his wife, Penny Lancaster, and their two sons, Alastair and Aiden. The afternoons are often spent with the kids — helping with schoolwork, watching football, or simply sitting and talking. “I wasn’t always present for my older children,” Rod admits, “but I’m doing my best to make up for that now.”
In the evenings, the family enjoys quiet dinners together. Occasionally, Rod will pour a glass of wine, pick up an acoustic guitar, and sing a few songs — not for a crowd, but for those he loves most.
Rod Stewart’s life today may be quieter, but it is no less extraordinary. Behind the legend is a man who has found peace, purpose, and joy in the everyday moments — and that may be his greatest success of all.