If the legendary rock singer Rod Stewart Get on the platform from Puerto Rico Coliseum on Friday, February 10, 2023 To give his show he will be able to see some very special people in the audience: Part of his family, which will also include his daughter Kimberly and granddaughter Delilahwhose father is none other than the award-winning Puerto Rican actor Benicio the bull.
“She’s coming with me, but I have to get her father to pay for the plane ticket first.”exclaimed the English singer, joking and laughing, when asked about his granddaughter. “I have a very good relationship with my daughter and my granddaughter. They come to London every year to visit us for Christmas and now I’m meeting them in Florida for band rehearsals before we go to San Juan. Delilah has probably been to Puerto Rico several times with her father.‘ the legendary performer claimed in a phone interview with El Nuevo Día.
This is undoubtedly not the first time this famous artist has set foot on Puerto Rican soil as he did so in 1973 when he was part of the Faces band and then performed as a solo artist at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on June 1st 1988 and then on August 30th 2008 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico.
“It’s always something special to perform on the island. Every culture is special because they are my friends. Every fan is a friend of mine.” explained the 78-year-old star from her home in London. “I don’t have many memories of my visits, though. I know I toured once with the Faces group in 1973, but other than that it all gets blurry after a while.”
Stewart is one of the best-selling artists of all time, having sold more than 250 million albums and singles worldwide during a career that has included hits in every genre of popular music, from rock to folk, R&B and even jazz music.
Promises a memorable show
Since the start of the tour last year, the Briton has incorporated songs from his repertoire into the show, which varies depending on the market in which he operates. This will be the case with the “show” he will be giving on the island. “In the next few days I’ll learn a little bit and make sure I know the songs that are most popular in this part of the world.”explained the singer, who can look back on an artistic career spanning five decades. “However, audiences can expect an energetic, sexy show. There is a 12 piece band so there are six men, six beautiful women and lots of energy. They are all wonderful musicians and play banjo and guitar, sing and dance.”.
With 31 albums, the selection of songs to be presented in the live shows is extremely complicated. “It’s extremely difficult to choose the songs for the shows. I love all my songs and I have many that are wonderful, others that have not been very successful, but I wrote most of them and I treat them as if they were my children.explained the Brit, who became official in 2016 “Sir Rod Stewart” after being made a “knight” in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace Prince William.
According to Stewart, one of the moments of his show that viewers like most is a block of songs with acoustic music. “We do a great acoustic set in the middle of this show where we all sit down and play a lot of songs that have been huge hits. It’s also a fan favorite at this time of the show.”, referred to this music legend, who was twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “In San Juan we’re going to play about 23 or 24 songs, so we’re going to be on stage for about two hours. Therefore, from now on, I urge the public to accompany us in order to prepare. I will be releasing about 12 to 15 personally autographed soccer balls to the public because I am a former soccer player. It’s going to be a wonderful night and we’re going to have the best night ever.”.
future plans
If there’s one word that doesn’t exist in this artist’s vocabulary, it’s “retirement.” Which is why Stewart repeatedly emphasized during the interview that he has no plans to stop working. “I’m not going to retire. I like spending time with my kids, pursuing my hobbies and being around the house, you know, gardening and stuff. But not, I’m not one of those who retire. I really enjoy what I do,” said the author of hundreds of songs.
After the tour ends, Stewart plans to change the tempo a bit and focus on singing songs that are more jazz-oriented. “I want to do a small tour in 2024 and play with a big orchestra on small stages and enjoy the jazz I’ve recorded over the years. So I’m going to take a break from singing “Hot Legs,” “Maggie May,” and “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” among others. Nothing wrong with that. I just want a change”added the father of six.
Of course, what this mythical singer does not lack is his sense of humor and his positive attitude towards life. Therefore, at this point in his career, he enjoys presenting himself to his audience the most. “Being on stage is my favorite part these days because as you know I’m not that young anymore. But I have a lot of energy and I love what I do. My career has been very generous to me, it’s been a long one and I’m very proud of that.” added Stewart, who, when asked what he thought was the key to his success, didn’t hesitate to describe himself. “I think I have a unique voice that God gave me and I like to think of myself as an artist. Besides, I still look amazing‘ the Brit concluded and laughed out loud.