European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 16, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Magazine hot Rod yes they think he s sexy Story and photos by Anita Gosch staff writer Here Are certain artists Whoso albums i would never buy yet whose live shows i would t miss Lor any hmm Rod Stewart is one of them. On Vinyl the Raspy voiced superstar comes across As a Slick sugar Sweet pop tart a Michael Jackson of the Posl pubescent. On stage Stewart ranks with the Best of Ilia rockers. At 41,he radiates a Youthful exuberance unrivalled by any of today s younger Rock idols and oozes a Raunchy sensuality thai the typical heavy Rocker in bulging pants would to hard pressed to match. I m not speaking from the Point of View of an Ina Laaied fan god knows there were enough o those at he show in Dortmund saturday anyone who has seen Stewart in concern. Either Solo or Wilh faces in the Early 70s, knows thai the Man delivers wore and More people Are discovering thai. Loo. When Stewart fast poured Germany in 982. Tow audience consisted largely of the then prevalent pop disco Breed clean Cut folks in their mid-20s to late 30s who were Conlen to sit Back and Walch. These Days the Dandy crooner All Racis a diverse crowd that actually participates in me show. There were the expected shrieking blondes last saturday the Young men with the Rod Stewart Spike Dos and a few remnants of the disco generation. But there were also hippies who had come out of hiding Long haired bikers yuppies families lovers. Iconic oldies and Rod slew at i was the pied Piper who led them All Down the Pathol Rock history. For nearly iwo hours the 9.000-plus crowd Sang and danced to some of the most popular Lunes of the past 15 years. Opening with the 1981 smash hit tonight i m yours. Stewart lived up to the Lille and gave the crowd his All Ever aware of his effect on the female fans he strutted danced and frolicked about the wide open stage a bit stiff in he joints fit first and deftly caught a Gold necklace that had been tossed to him. Hit followed hit As sle Warl moved swiftly through a siring of his older tunes alternating Raunchy rockers with romantic ballads hoi legs tonight s the night passion Young turks then a Heartfelt bated for Tho  i Don t want to talk about it. More hits followed you to in my heart some Guys have All the Luck infatuation sailing. Maggie May. Of Yatt. In i m sexy you know inem Well also Par toll a Tare were iwo ballads Tram his 18lh and latest release every beat of my heart. The title track currently Rushing up the British charts and love touch America s 10th favorite song this week according to billboard Magazine. Backing Stewart on his trek through Europe s an excellent group of musicians consisting of a three piece Horn Section three guitarists a Bass player keyboardist and drummer. Tha flamboyant Singer was gracious enough to relinquish the spotlight every so often to give the musicians a Chance to show their Elul. Bassist Charlie Harrison formerly of Poco deserves a mention for his impressive Bass Solo you could actually dance to in and drummer Tony Brock a Veteran of the baby performed an outstanding fusion of acoustic Drums and drum machine. Stewart who earned the nickname Rod the mod during the Early 60s Tor the outlandish clothing he wore in London s re clubs and who later became known Lor his glitzy costumes and tight Leopard skin pants has loved Down his appearance somewhat this year. But the Stewart fashion thaw still look place saturday night. From a simple while Denim jacket Over Black leather trousers he switched loan oversized red and White striped jacket followed by a belly but Ion revealing Wiite shirt. Abji Laier Stewart appeared m a sky Blue suit Lime Green sneakers and shades his normally spiked hair greased Back Over his forehead but whatever his whimsy Stewart s live show is definitely Worth catching maybe even twice. He sure left the Dortmund audience wanting More As he left the stage without even an encore allegedly to preserve his voice in an interview with Germany s Wildam sonntag newspaper recently he Singer claimed this tour will be his final one in Europe before he settles Down to become a real father to his kids. And then Well Only have his albums. Rod sle Warf con Mues his european tour with performances in Italy Spain Germany Scandinavia and Holland. Wednesday july in Kiyoo the stars and stripes Page 13