Rod Stewart becomes father for 8th time

Published 4:04 pm Thursday, February 17, 2011

LONDON — Rocker Rod Stewart has become a father for the eighth time.

The 66-year-old Stewart’s wife, Penny Lancaster, gave birth to a baby boy Wednesday.

A statement released Thursday on the couple’s behalf said they were “proud and thrilled.”

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Aiden is Stewart and Lancaster’s second child. They have another son, Alastair, who is 5.

The veteran rock star has six other children from previous relationships.