Then and now: The legends who've shaped the music world as we know it
When we think of the most legendary singers and performers we've seen over the years, some big names come to mind.
These influential stars have achieved some impossible feats and career highs over the years, and won over millions of fans for their incredible vocals and performances.
From Sir Elton John, Sir Rod Stewart, Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks to Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick and Mick Jagger, let's take a look back at some of music's living legends – how they started out, and where they are now.
And cue the music!
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Rod Stewart: Then
Rod Stewart, born Roderick David Stewart, rose to fame as part of a few bands – including Faces and The Dimensions in the '60s – before embarking on a successful solo career.
Hailing from Highgate, London, he went on to release tracks including Do Ya Think I'm Sexy, Maggie May, Hot Legs and Sailing.
Moreso, the hitmaker was known for being a bit of a heartbreaker with the ladies and the ultimate sex symbol, thrilling fans with his signature raspy voice and edgy outfits.
He's also shared with fans over the years how much he loves football, and in particular, how much he supports his team Celtic FC.
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Rod Stewart: Now
Sir Rod Stewart, 79, is still a force to be reckoned with and is as busy as ever, recently thrilling fans with a tour of Australia.
He once said he blames his signature raspy voice on a nose break when he was younger.
"In fact, you know, I've got a broken nose here that I did when I was 19, when I was playing football. And then recently, a doctor said, 'If we straighten this out and we give you a nice straight nose, you may… lose your voice,'" he once reportedly said.
He is estimated to have a £250 million networth, or $497 million.
He recently performed almost 200 shows as part of a Las Vegas residency, but he plans to extend his Las Vegas residency into 2025.
He recently told The Sun about his future, saying: "I'm aware my days are numbered but I've got no fear."
"I am going to be enjoying myself for these last few years as much as I can.
"I saw few – probably another 15. I can do that easy mate, easy," he added.
He will play the iconic Glastonbury Festival in 2025.
Elton John: Then
Elton Hercules John is one of the most iconic performers and singers of all time.
He came from a humble background in Pinner, in the UK, to find international success.
He knew he wanted to be a singer and performer from a young age.
He studied music at London's Royal Academy of Music.
Elton released hits including Rocket Man, Your Song, Bennie and the Jets and even had a recent hit with 2021's Cold Heart.
"I have lived an extraordinary life, and I honestly wouldn't change it, even the parts I regret, because I'm incredibly happy with how it has turned out," he reportedly pens in his memoir, Me.
Elton John: Now
He's said to be worth more than $636million.
The legendary artist has just this week been crowned Time magazine's Icon Of The Year for 2024.
However, he retired from touring in 2023.
Sir Elton battled a ''severe eye infection'' in September. In an interview to ABC News' Robin Roberts on Good Morning America, he said following the infection he's "lost" his eyesight in his right eye.
''It's been four months now since I haven't been able to see, and my left eye is not the greatest," he said.
"So there's hope and encouragement that it will be OK, but I'm kind of stuck at the moment."
Stevie Nicks: Then
Born Stephanie Lynn Nicks, Stevie Nicks is known for both her solo work and for being a part of the iconic group Fleetwood Mac.
Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, she's taken the world by storm thanks to her signature vocals and era-defining outfits, having first got her start in the industry back in the 1970s.
Rolling Stone have labelled the singer "the queen of California rock" and she's been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame two times, which is no mean feat.
She worked on music with Lindsay Buckingham, before joining Fleetwood Mac in 1975 in a move that changed her life and pivoted her to superstar status. Buckingham was also in the band on guitar and vocals.
Fleetwood Mac are known for hit songs including Dreams, Go Your Own Way and Little Lies.
The lineup also included Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, as well as Christine McVie.
Go Your Own Way, written by Buckingham, was said to have been inspired by his on-off relationship with Nicks.
Nicks once told Rolling Stone about the song, which is on the Rumours album, and Buckingham: "I very much resented him telling the world that 'packing up, shacking up' with different men was all I wanted to do. He knew it wasn't true. It was just an angry thing that he said."
"Every time those words would come onstage, I wanted to go over and kill him. He knew it, so he really pushed my buttons through that. It was like, 'I'll make you suffer for leaving me.' And I did."
Barbra Streisand: Then
Barbra Streisand is said to be one of the best selling singers of all time.
Some of her tracks include The Way We Were, Evergreen and Memory.
After school, she became determined to make it as an actress and singer and started acting in the theatre in New York.
She soon became known for her talent and also her quirky outfits, long nails and big hairstyles.
One of her most iconic roles was in A Star Is Born, with the film being released in 1976 and starring the late Kristoffer Kristofferson.
Barbra Streisand: Now
Streisand is now 82 years old and is married to James Brolin.
"I've had butterflies in my stomach ever since," she said about the first time they met.
She released her autobiography My Name Is Barbra last year.
Paul McCartney: Then
Sir James Paul McCartney was one of four young lads from UK's Liverpool who hit the big time with The Beatles.
McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, found international success in the band as Beatlemania swept the globe.
They reportedly sold a whopping 600 million albums worldwide and are one of the biggest bands of all time.
The group is known for hits including Here Comes The Sun, Let It Be and Hey Jude.
McCartney in particular was known for his writing partnership with John Lennon, who died in New York in 1980 after being shot.
Paul McCartney: Now
McCartney, now 82, also found success by co-founding the band Wings alongside late wife Linda McCartney.
He was knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth for his services to music.
The Beatle, affectionately called Macca by fans, is said to be worth a whopping £1 billion, or $1.93 billion.
He recently released a memoir, called The Lyrics, chronicling his incredible life and career.
Reflecting on the Beatles, he told GQ: "We had a lot in common and that's just the musical aspect... One thing about The Beatles is that we were kind of like an art band."
"We knew we were different. We knew we had something that all these other groups didn't have. It gelled."
He also previously spoke about Lennon's death and told SiriusXM's The Beatles Channel: "When John died, it was so difficult."
"I couldn't put it into words."
