Rod Stewart apologises after outcry over 'execution' jokeDAVID POOL Rod Stewart: "We were simply larking about pre-show." British rocker Rod Stewart apologised on Friday after he appeared to mimic a desert execution by Islamic State militants, with critics saying it was disrespectful to victims of the group. Critics said the clip was reminiscent of Islamic State propaganda videos featuring the beheading of Western hostages.The clip has since been deleted. PENNY LANCASTER/ INSTAGRAM Rod Stewart says his actions had been "misinterpreted." READ MORE:* Wake up, Maggie: Rod Stewart is now Sir Roderick to you* Rod Stewart's $12.2m Essex mansion comes with its own footie* Rod Stewart receives knighthood from QueenStewart, known for his 1970s hits "Maggie May" and "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy", apologised but said his actions had been misinterpreted and that he had been recreating fictional scenes from TV shows such as Game of Thrones.

Source: Stuff March 03, 2017 19:41 UTC