In a revelation that sounds more like a plot twist than real life, alternative rock star Yungblud has shared the extraordinary story of how he grew up believing music icon Rod Stewart was his actual grandfather.
The 26-year-old musician, born Dominic Harrison, recently disclosed that his grandmother maintained this elaborate family fiction throughout his childhood, creating an unconventional upbringing where he genuinely thought he was related to the Maggie May singer.
The Supermarket Showdown That Shattered the Illusion
The truth finally emerged during what should have been a routine grocery shopping trip. "I remember being in a supermarket with my nan and someone came up and said, 'Is Rod Stewart your granddad?'" Yungblud recalled during an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Before he could respond, his grandmother quickly intervened with the familiar family line: "Yes, he is." But this time, the stranger wasn't buying it. "And the woman went, 'No he's not,'" Yungblud explained, describing the moment the family myth came crashing down in the frozen food aisle.
A Childhood Built on Rock Royalty Dreams
The singer described how this belief shaped his entire childhood perspective. "I grew up thinking Rod Stewart was my granddad," he confessed to host Kelly Clarkson, still seemingly amused by the bizarre family fabrication.
While the revelation might have been embarrassing for some, Yungblud appears to take it in stride, seeing it as just another colourful chapter in his unconventional upbringing. The incident hasn't dampened his admiration for the rock legend, though it certainly redefined their "family" connection.
From Family Fiction to Musical Inspiration
This unusual childhood belief might have inadvertently fueled Yungblud's own musical ambitions. Growing up thinking he had rock royalty in his blood could have provided the confidence boost that helped shape his boundary-pushing alternative rock career.
The singer didn't reveal how his grandmother explained herself after being caught in the lie, or whether this was part of a pattern of tall tales within the family. What's clear is that it created a memorable childhood story that now adds to Yungblud's reputation as one of music's most intriguing personalities.
