SMILER would like to be one of the first to congratulate Rod who has become a Sir in Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday Honours list.
Rod has been recognised for his services to music and charity.
Sir Rod said:: “I’ve led a wonderful life and have had a tremendous career thanks to the generous support of the great British public. This monumental honour has topped it off and I couldn’t ask for anything more.
“I thank Her Majesty and promise to ‘wear it well’.”