In November 2017, London’s bustling Piccadilly Circus became the backdrop for an extraordinary musical moment. Henry Facey, a seasoned street performer, was concluding his set with “Handbags and Gladrags,” a song popularized by Rod Stewart. To his astonishment, the legendary rock star himself appeared from the crowd and joined him in an impromptu duet.
Dressed in a tartan coat reminiscent of his early busking days, Stewart’s unexpected participation transformed the ordinary street performance into a once-in-a-lifetime experience for onlookers. This spontaneous collaboration not only highlighted Stewart’s enduring connection to his roots but also underscored the unifying power of music.
For those wishing to witness this remarkable event, the moment was captured on video and is available below:
Rod Stewart casually strolled into Piccadilly Circus and jumped in on a street performance with a busker, Henry Facey, for the most legendary jam session. It was freezing cold, and Henry was finishing up his set, playing Rod’s classic “Handbags and Gladrags,” when the crowd suddenly cleared, and boom—Rod Stewart himself steps up! Without missing a beat, he grabs the mic, and Henry, in total shock but loving every second, hands it over.
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