It's the people you forgot to thank.
In the interview, Stewart revealed that his deepest regret is the way his relationships with his former bandmates—specifically the late Ronnie Lane and guitarist Ron Wood—fizzled out over business and ego. rod stewart's final wish
Rod Stewart has spent the last six decades perfecting the art of the "football fan made good." He has always been the working-class lad from Highgate who just happened to sell over 250 million records. His wish for "hot music" isn't just about ego; it’s about his identity. Before he was a rock god, he was a Mod, a soul enthusiast, and a rhythm and blues fanatic. He wants his exit to smell of sweat and Scotch, not lilies and candles. It's the people you forgot to thank