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Sir Rod Stewart hires £20 tribute act 'Rud Stewart' to sing for son's birthday in hilarious gag

Sir Rod Stewart paid £20 for a tribute act to play at his son's 26th birthday in a hilarious gag.

Multimillionaire Rod bagged a bargain with 'Rud Stewart' who recorded a brilliant video for the rock legend's son, Liam, last week.

Michael Dean, who hails from Yorkshire but lives in Sweden, sent a personalised clip to Liam McAllister Hunter, who's a successful ice hockey player.

Rod Stewart with his son Liam and Rachel Hunter (UGC)

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Donning a leopard shirt to look the part, Michael, or Rud, belted out classic Rod Stewart hits including Have I Told You Lately That I Love You and Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?

'Rud Stewart' was delighted to be booked for Liam's birthday (Mirror)

In the video, 'Rud' said: "Happy Birthday Liam, you’re in my heart.

“Remember, no matter how old you feel, you’ll never be as old, p****d up or washed up as me, Rod.

“This is for you, from Rod and Penny.

Lifelong Celtic fan Rod Stewart didn't shell out for son Liam's birthday entertainment (PA)

"I'd like to add I'm a massive ice hockey fan living out here in Sweden.

"I wish you continued success with team GB.

"What an awesome, awesome achievement, congratulations."

Michael Dean donned a leapord print shirt for the occasion (Mirror)

Speaking of his delight after the recording, Michael said: "It’s not every day a living legend's wife requests a message and song for the rock legend's son's birthday.

"And the message is from the living legend Sir Rod Stewart... awesome and I’m so delighted they asked me.

"What a brilliant endorsement."

Michael shared the video on personalised message site Memmo and also uploaded it to his Instagram page.

He charges £20 for a message including Rod Stewart song requests and £50 for businesses.

On his page, he wrote: "Hi Michael Dean here aka Rud Stewart international Sir Rod Stewart tribute and lookalike.

"You can find all my original music on iTunes etc I'm based in wonderful Sweden.

"Request a song or message you’d like In English or Svenska and I’ll happily oblige.

"Stay safe and healthy Happy days Rud."

Liam is 75-year-old Rod's second son with ex-wife Rachel Hunter, with whom the music icon also shares a 28-year-old daughter, Renee.

Rod and Rachel were married for eight years before divorcing in 2006.

Rod who's worth £170m and his wife, former model Penny Lancaster, 49, chipped in for the special gift that was then shared on social media.

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