He’s had a hugely successful music career spanning almost 60 years, having wracked up chart-topping hits including Maggie May and Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?
However, Sir Rod Stewart decided to spent £25 on a tribute act impersonating none other than himself to surprise his son Liam for his 26th birthday.
The crooner, 76, and his wife Penny Lancaster paid singer Michael Dean aka ‘Rud Stewart’ to record a humorous message for his son- whom he shares with ex Rachel Hunter, 51.
What a treat: Sir Rod Stewart decided to spent £25 on a tribute act impersonating none other than himself to surprise his son Liam for his 26th birthday
In the video shared on personalised message site Memmo, Rud dons a bright pink jacket, a leopard print shirt and shades as he wished ice hockey player Liam a happy birthday.
Speaking into the camera, he said: ‘Hello Liam, Rud Stewart here, how are ya?
I’ve got a message here for you from Penny Lancaster – not too shabby. ‘
He then read the message which said: ‘Happy Birthday Liam, you’re in my heart.
Surprise: The crooner, 76, and his wife Penny Lancaster paid singer Michael Dean aka ‘Rud Stewart’ to record a humorous message for his son- whom he shares with ex Rachel Hunter, 51
“Remember, no matter how old you feel, you’ll never be as old, p****d up or washed up as me, Rod…
‘This is for you, from Rod and Penny.’
Rud then went on to say that he was a massive fan of ice hockey and wished Liam ‘continued success’ in his sporting career.
The impersonator then went on to sing Rod’s hits Have I told You Lately That I Love You, and Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?
Do Ya Think I’m Rod? In the video shared on personalised message site Memmo, Rud dons a bright pink jacket, a leopard print shirt and shades as he wished ice hockey player Liam a happy birthday
Meanwhile, it’s recently been revealed that Rod has cut back on his alcohol consumption and taken up boxing after embarking on a lifestyle overhaul following a recent knee and ankle procedure.
The music legend recently endured a £8,000 ankle fusion surgery and a full knee replacement after years of playing football took a toll on his body.
He said he still purchase several bottles of alcohol after his music gigs, but confirmed it’s actually for the enjoyment of his band mates.
Funny gift: Penny Lancaster and husband Rod paid for a birthday message for his son Liam’s birthday
That’s my boy: Rod offered his son a very unusual gift to mark his 26th birthday (pictured together in 1999)
On an episode of The Harry Redknapp Show podcast last month, Rod said: ‘I’ve just had a full knee replacement and I’ve also had an ankle fusion – all thanks to football.
‘I like to box on the big bag in my gym, but after a gig these days I’ll order four of five bottles of red wine a bottle of Bacardi, it’s mostly for the band. They always come back to my dressing room for a celebration after every gig.’
Despite reducing his alcohol intake, Rod admitted to getting ‘p****d’ at Buckingham Palace when he received his knighthood in 2016.
Health kick! Meanwhile, it’s recently been revealed that Rod has cut back on his alcohol consumption and taken up boxing after embarking on a lifestyle overhaul following a recent knee and ankle procedure
Speaking on what Prince William said to him at the time, he recalled: ‘He said, ‘So, are you still singing?’ I said ‘Yeah mate, I’ve got a big family. I’ve got to.’
‘It was a proud moment though. I wish my dad had seen it. I went to the palace, got p***ed at lunchtime.
‘The Queen asked me how Will had done, saying ‘did he make a good job of it?’ I said ‘yeah’. I’m definitely a Royalist for sure.’
Putting down the glass of wine: The music legend recently endured a £8,000 ankle fusion surgery and a full knee replacement after years of playing football took a toll on his body