Rod Stewart is a British rock singer who created the hit Maggie May (1971). The song reached #1 on Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart, becoming their signature song. Stewart had distinctive raspy voice and charismatic stage presence, which became their trademark sound. He sold over 120 million records worldwide and had 6 #1 hits on Billboard Hot 100. Maggie May was written about older woman who seduced teenage Stewart, which was autobiographical. Rod became icon for British rock with his working-class image and football fanaticism. He was inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. His influence is felt in the work of Bryan Adams, John Waite and Eddie Money.