Rod Stewart Reveals the Hilarious Way He Wakes His Children Up in the Morning

Rod Stewart, the legendary rocker known for his raspy voice and timeless hits, has shared a quirky family ritual that has fans chuckling. During a recent appearance on Lorraine, Rod revealed the unconventional method he uses to get his kids out of bed each morning—bagpipes!

Rod, who is a proud father of eight children from five different mothers, spoke candidly about the morning struggles he faces with his two youngest sons, Alastair and Aiden, whom he shares with his wife, Penny Lancaster. “It wasn’t easy this morning trying to get two of them out of bed to go back to school,” Rod admitted with a grin. “Do you know what I do? [I put a] CD on [playing] bagpipes. It wakes them up… I did it to my other kids too. Bagpipes in the morning, you can’t sleep through that.”

The thought of waking up to the piercing sound of bagpipes is enough to make anyone spring out of bed, and Rod’s kids are no exception. It’s a playful yet effective strategy, proving that even rockstars have to get creative when it comes to parenting.

Rod also opened up about the dynamics of his blended family, giving credit to his wife, Penny, for her remarkable ability to keep everyone close-knit. “She is a remarkable talent for [keeping the blended family together],” Rod said. He acknowledged the challenges that came with blending his large family, especially with his older children. “It was hard coming up with all the other kids, they didn’t know if it was another woman trying to get hold of dad’s money… far from it. She won them all over, and they all adore her now.”

In fact, the Stewart clan recently enjoyed a holiday together in Florida, a trip Rod described with his signature humor. “We just had a wonderful holiday all together in Florida. Florida won’t be the same since the Stewarts were there,” he joked.

Rod Stewart’s playful approach to parenting and his deep appreciation for family shine through in his stories. It’s clear that, whether he’s waking his kids up with bagpipes or bringing his family together for a vacation, Rod is all about keeping the fun alive—even in the morning!