Rod Stewart tribute Paul Metcalfe talks ahead of Wolverhampton show

And though he doesn't always apply 'product' to make it stand up like he's received 240-volts, he doesn't go in for wigs.

The spiky blonde-haired one says: "It's my own hair but I can normally go incognito as normally I don't have it sticking up."

Paul has travelled the world impersonating Rod. And he'll bring his new show, Some Guys Have All The Luck, to Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre on Wednesday.

The brand new theatrical production celebrates the career of one of rock's greatest icons, Rod Stewart – from street busker through to international superstar.

Metcalfe delivers an authentic and charismatic performance, assuming the persona of the legendary singer-songwriter right down to the last detail – from the distinctive vocals to the swaggering showmanship.

The show has taken Paul to theatres and concert halls, weddings and private parties worldwide.

Praised

And even Rod's family have praised Paul's performance. His brother Don Stewart has said: "I've seen some Rods in my time but Paul is the best one I've ever seen."

For Paul, however, it's all in a day's work. "People say I have his mannerisms down to a tee.

"He's got loads of energy and dances a lot but only in that special Rod Stewart way. I also have a lightweight white microphone stand like Rod's which means I can throw it around and up in the air and it looks quite impressive."

Paul started his career as a tribute act around 20 years ago after being persuaded by friends and family. He looked a little like his hero and his vocals also had the same, distinctive pitch.

"I have been singing forever and one night I sang a few of Rod's hits and they said 'you've nailed Rod Stewart, your voice is similar', and I've never looked back. It was at the time when Stars in Their Eyes was a hit on the telly and there were loads of tribute acts around."

Wednesday's gig will feature classic hits from the Rod Stewart canon, like Maggie May, Baby Jane and Da Ya Think I'm Sexy - through to big ballads such as Sailing, You're In My Heart and Tonight's The Night.

And Paul is likely to have competition for being the best Rod Stewart of the night because plenty of people in the audience like to dress as Rod the Mod – who recently had football fans chuckling the internet over for his unique approach to taking part in a live, televised Scottish Cup draw.

"We do get quite a few Rod lookalikes too – blokes with the hair-do," Paul adds.

The first half of the show will take the audience through Rod's incredible story from his humble beginnings playing in the r'n'b clubs of the 60s through to worldwide superstardom and record sales in excess of 250 million. The second half of the show captures all the excitement and energy of a Stewart concert.

By Andy Richardson