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Sir Rod Stewart is swapping rock ‘n’ roll for swing as he moves in a new musical direction

The veteran performer, 78, has declared he’s keen to take on new challenges in the recording studio because he’s determined to leave “all the rock ‘n’ roll stuff behind” – and has revealed he’s laid down a new swing album with piano man Jools Holland.

The ‘Maggie May’ star explained: “I am actually stopping … I’m not retiring. But I want to move on. I had a lot of success with the Great American Songbook, all American standards and I’ve just done a swing album with Jools Holland, which is going to come out next year, so I want to go in that direction. I just want to leave all the rock ‘n’ roll stuff behind – for a while, maybe.”

He added: “Everything has to come to an end sooner or later … I’m really looking forward to doing something else. Especially singing with Jools’ band. It borders on rock ‘n’ roll anyway, it’s just not ‘Maggie May’ and ‘Do Ya Think I’m Sexy’.

As well as walking away from rock ‘n’ roll, Rod is also said to be moving back to his native UK after putting his home in Los Angeles on the market. He’s said to be keen to spend more time in Britain especially as his wife Penny is working as a volunteer police officer in London.

“Penny loves the life she has made away from America and away from Los Angeles. She enjoys nothing more than working for the police force.”

Rod Stewart’s Famous Former “Malibu Wave House” Hits The Market For $49.5 Million.

On the coast of Malibu, California, an architectural masterwork by the late Harry Gesner came from Gesner’s love of surfing. Wave House, which was designed to look like a cresting wave, was according to architectural lore sketched out while the architect was actually surfing in the ocean directly in front of the property. Now it’s on the market with an asking price of $49.5 million.

Completed in 1963, the Wave House was last the home of music executive Mo Ostin. Ostin died last year, and now his son is selling the legendary property. More notably, the home was reportedly also once the property of singer Rod Stewart.

Official marketing materials for the property tout its “mid-century modern aesthetic throughout emphasizing open space and natural light.” The listing goes on:

“Tucked into a hidden cove in Western Malibu, the home commands majestic views of the ocean waves, distant islands and surrounding landscape. The residence has two distinct parts. Three enormous oceanfront vaulted public rooms and a stunning beachfront primary suite with hot tub and sauna, plus a five-bedroom upper level that stretches the width of the property to offer ocean views from nearly every room.”

The visual concept of crashing waves isn’t limited to the Wave House’s exterior: “Perhaps the most distinctive design theme is a series of overlapping circles. Three wraparound decks echo the shape of the incoming surf,” says the listing. Clearly, this 6,200-square-foot home is a palace for surfing aficionados, and hopefully the property’s next owner will share that passion with its departed designer.

Gesner’s son Zen, who happens to be a listing agent, is also selling an adjoining property, the Sandcastle, also designed by his notable architect father. He tells WSJ he’s hoping that someone might buy them both up together.

Sir Rod Stewart is also selling his ornate £56 million LA mansion. The European-style 33,000 square feet home boasts 19 bathrooms, 13 bedrooms and an impressive pool.