Rod Stewart
Chris Welch, Melody Maker, 25 August 1973
"GOOD LUCK Rod!" People like Rod Stewart. And he likes the people. As he stood forming a queue outside ye old Marquee Club (home of the stars), passers-by nodded approvingly at the gent in the dazzling white suit, tartan tie, and exploded hair style.
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