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Rod Stewart, the British musician known for his many contributions to rock and pop music, turned 80 on Friday, January 10, and celebrated by looking back at some of his beloved memories on Instagram.

“Thank you everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes – 80 years young! 🥂,” the “Maggie May” singer wrote in an Instagram caption. “What an incredible journey this has been – from unforgettable moments on and off stage to some truly special honors along the way. But above all, it has always been the greatest joy for me to perform for you. Cheers to the memories we have made and the ones to come! #80YearsOfRod”

The carousel included some videos and pictures of the pop icon with his large family. Rod has eight children from five different mothers, and several of them were featured in a group photo from his son Liam Stewart’s wedding, which took place in June 2024. (Liam, 30, is the son of Rod and his second wife Rachel Hunter .) In addition to the groom, the photo included all seven of the “You Wear It Well” singer’s other children: Sarah, Kimberly, Sean, Ruby, Renee , Alastair Wallace and Aiden Patrick.

The star’s throwback also included glamorous shots from his early days as an artist, funny stage photos, a shot of him being knighted by Prince William and a romantic picture of him with his now wife Penny Lancaster.

Rod and Penny married in 2007 and have two children together: Alastair Wallace, 20, and Aidan Patrick, 14. In addition to Liam, he and Rachel Hunter are also parents to Renee Stewart, 32. Rod and ex-girlfriend Kelly Emberg share a daughter Ruby, 38. Rod and Alana Stewart have daughter Kimberly, 46, and son Sean, 45. When Rod was 17, he and his then-girlfriend had a daughter, Sarah, who she eventually married for adoption tasks. In 2010, Rod reconnected with his eldest, Sarah Streeter, now 62.