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British rock legend known for his distinctive raspy voice and flamboyant stage presenceEmerging from London's blues scene in the 1960s, Stewart achieved global fame as lead singer for Faces and through solo hits like 'Maggie May.' His career spans six decades with over 250 million records sold, blending rock, pop, soul, and folk influences. Knighted in 2016 for services to music and charity.

• Worked as a grave digger and professional soccer player before music career took off
• Overcame thyroid cancer diagnosis in 2000, requiring surgery that altered his signature voice
• Married eight times to five different women; has eight children spanning ages 60 to 12
• Kicked off stage in 1993 for simulating sex with a inflatable doll during MTV New Year's broadcast
• Fined $1M for canceling 1994 Rio concert minutes before showtime, claiming sore throat