Rod Stewart 's bizarre 'Elephant Man' look

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It seemed a odd sartorial move for the Scottish singer who once asked 'Do ya think I'm sexy', as he appeared wrapped up and hidden from prying eyes.

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Odd Rod: Rocker Rod Stewart appeared to take inspiration from a strange source as he appeared in a hat and scarf which made him resemble the Elephant Man

But maybe the truth of the matter is simply that Rod just couldn't bear the heat in the French Riviera as he drove around in his Ferrari while on holiday with third wife Penny Lancaster.

Once he parked the car, Rod ditched the scarf as the couple took a stroll around the town, and looked slightly better presented in his turquoise shirt, tartan-style shorts with matching plimsolls.

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