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British singer-songwriter (born 1945)
Sir Roderick David Stewart is a British singer and songwriter. Known for his distinctive raspy singing voice, Stewart is among the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 120 million records worldwide. His music career began in 1962 when he took up busking with a harmonica. He was a member of various bands before joining the Jeff Beck Group in 1967. Joining Faces in 1969, he also launched a solo career, releasing his debut album, An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down, that year. Stewart's early albums were a fusion of rock, folk music, soul music, and R&B.
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Rod Stewart, who has performed live for over six decades, has announced that he will embark on a final tour of U.K. and Europe next year. "The Final Encore" run will see him perform in some of the biggest arenas in the U.
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