Rod Stewart knighted 'Sir'

london - Rod Stewart may now knighted stuck his name. Queen Elizabeth confers knighthood Scottish rocker for his contributions to music and commitment to charity.

Stewart, whose previous work includes the hits Maggie May, Da Ya Think I'm Sexy and Sailing, was Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). With his new title, he joins as an ex-Beatle alongside illustrious colleagues Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger, lead singer of the Rolling Stones.

The 71-year-old Stewart is one of more than a thousand Britons Friday were distinguished for their merits. The award list is part of the official celebration of the ninetieth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth.
  
    
     
      
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Queen Elizabeth was in April 90 years, but according to a tradition dating back to 1748, the anniversary of the British head of state is also officially celebrated. This usually occurs in June, because the chance of good weather then larger.