In the world of celebrity lore, some stories are so wonderfully bizarre they cut through the noise. This is one of those tales—a family secret that’s less scandal and more sitcom plot, courtesy of British rock sensation Yungblud. For years, the artist grew up with a wild belief: that the legendary Sir Rod Stewart was his grandfather.
A Rockstar Grandfather? The Story Yungblud Believed
Imagine being a young, energetic kid from Doncaster, already brimming with punk-rock potential, and believing you have a bona fide rock god in your family tree. For Dominic Harrison, the man we know as Yungblud, this was his reality for much of his childhood.
In a recent, hilarious revelation, the “Fleabag” singer shared that his grandmother had spun a convincing tale throughout his youth. The story, as Yungblud tells it, is pure gold. His grandma used to work for Rod Stewart back in the rock and roll heyday of the ‘70s. She had a photograph of herself with the superstar and, armed with this piece of evidence, she crafted a narrative for her wide-eyed grandson.
“That’s your grandad,” she would tell him, pointing to the man who defined an era of music with hits like “Maggie May.” As a child, why would you question it? The playground bragging rights alone would have been epic. It’s a tale so audacious, it’s brilliant—a classic bit of grandparental mischief to make a child’s world a little more magical.
The Glam-Rock Truth: Meet Yungblud‘s Real Grandfather
The hilarious deception eventually came to an end, and Yungblud learned the real story of his lineage—which is just as rock and roll, if not more so. While he may not share DNA with Rod Stewart, his actual grandfather was Rick Harrison, a musician who played with one of the most influential glam-rock bands of all time: T. Rex.
That’s right, that T. Rex. Rick Harrison was a guitarist for the band during their “Get It On” peak in the early 1970s.
So, while Yungblud’s grandma told him Rod Stewart was his grandpa, his musical destiny was practically written in the stars anyway. He comes from genuine rock royalty. The fact that his grandmother simply swapped one icon for another is the kind of endearing, slightly chaotic family anecdote that feels incredibly relatable.
From Family Lore to Rock and Roll Persona
This revelation fits perfectly with Yungblud‘s public persona. He is an artist who champions authenticity, individuality, and embracing the wonderfully weird. The story isn’t just a funny celebrity tidbit; it’s a testament to the quirky, loving families that shape us. It’s a reminder that behind the global tours and punk-rock eyeliner is a guy whose grandma told him a fib for years, just for the fun of it.
So, the next time Rod Stewart’s “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” comes on, you might just smile. Not just for the groovy bassline, but for the image of a young Yungblud, blissfully unaware, thinking, “That’s my grandad!” In a world of carefully curated celebrity images, this refreshingly honest and funny story is the rock and roll we all need.
