Sir Rod Stewart has dubbed his prestigious win on the Scottish Music Awards a 'treble celebration' after Celtic's win over Dundee United on the weekend.
The singer was thrilled to go to Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom for the primary time ever on Saturday, November 5 to gather the Excellent Achievement in Music Award, as he was joined by fellow footie fan and finest pal, John McLaughlin, to sing Maggie Could on stage.
The Hoops mad celeb dodged the early ‘inexperienced’ carpet on the music occasion after being held up in site visitors following his attendance at Parkhead to observe Celtic’s 4-2 victory towards Dundee United, arriving on the venue shortly after 8pm.
After a fast change, he emerged in a shiny patterned jacket, and was requested if it was a ‘double celebration’ on account of his workforce’s triumph, to which he joked: “It’s a treble celebration.”
However after making a hilarious exit out of his chauffeured individuals service, and throwing himself into completely different poses for his adoring public, the star admitted he was 'disgusted' that he'd by no means performed the long-lasting Ballroom earlier than.
Trying down a digicam lens on a telephone, he added: “I must do one thing about my hair. I’ve by no means been to the Barrowlands. I’ve by no means performed right here. Isn’t that disgusting?”
Throughout his speech, Sir Rod admitted he’d first arrived in Scotland in 1966 to observe soccer. He advised the viewers: “I’m splendidly drunk at this second. As you understand, I’ve acquired an English accent, however I like Scotland.
"Let me inform you a wee story. I got here as much as see England play Scotland in 1996 at Hampden Park. My brother mentioned to me 'for f***s sake, don’t open your mouth.'"
Touching upon his late dad, he defined: “I’m simply sorry my dad will not be right here to see me get this award. I’ve had a knighthood and each award you'll be able to think about however that is the primary one from the land of my father.”
Altered Pictures' Clare Grogan picked up the Dwelling Legend award alongside different performers together with The View, Dylan John Thomas and Rianne Downey, all of whom attended in honour of music remedy charity, Nordoff Robbins.
Talking in regards to the fundraiser, Rianne mentioned: “I really consider within the energy of music. It has been such a therapeutic factor to have in my life.
“I believe the award needs to be named, the award for the woman that didn’t hand over. It'll be particular night time and I'll attempt actually exhausting to remain sober as a result of I’m singing on the finish of the night.
"It is wonderful, and so sudden on so many ranges. I really feel like that is my second once more. That is who I'm, that is who I've all the time needed to be and I am nonetheless managing to be that individual. It is simply probably the most highly effective factor."
Kyle Falconer from The View famous: “That is the primary time the lads and I've been collectively correctly on stage for 5 years. We're a brand new improved model of The View and it is nice to be again for such an essential occasion.
"We're engaged on one thing particular in the meanwhile however can’t actually say an excessive amount of about it.”
Edith Bowman added: “Even when it is listening to music whereas I am taking the youngsters to high school within the morning, there's nothing higher for me than getting within the automobile and placing some tunes on.
"After a few songs, I really feel like we may put the world to rights. My youngest is absolutely beginning to discover his expression via music. He is performs fairly a lot of devices now and I can see the distinction in him.
"If he is confused or upset about one thing, or nervous or anxious about faculty, music actually helps him."
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