Gwen Stefani’s eldest son, Kingston Rossdale, has inherited his parents’ musical talent. The 17-year-old gave his first public performance at his stepfather Blake Shelton’s bar, Ole Red, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma on Wednesday night. He sang two original rock songs with a band, showcasing his vocals and guitar skills.
Shelton introduced Kingston to the crowd as a “debut artist” and praised him as “the real deal”. He also expressed his honor and excitement to be the first one to present him on stage. The country star then hugged his stepson after his set, showing his support and affection.
Stefani was also present at the show and joined her husband on stage for some duets. The couple tied the knot in July 2021 at Shelton’s Oklahoma ranch, after meeting on The Voice in 2014. Stefani shares Kingston, Zuma, 14, and Apollo, 9, with her ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, the lead singer of Bush.
Kingston receives mixed reactions from fans
Kingston’s live music debut was captured by some fans who attended the show and posted videos on social media. Many people praised his performance and congratulated him on following his parents’ footsteps. Some also commented on his resemblance to his father and his stepfather.
However, not everyone was impressed by Kingston’s musical venture. Some critics accused him of benefiting from nepotism and using his famous family’s connections to launch his career. They also questioned his originality and authenticity as a rock artist.
Kingston has not responded to the backlash or addressed his future plans in music. He has previously expressed his interest in fashion and modeling, as well as skateboarding and surfing.
Kingston’s relationship with Blake Shelton
Shelton has been a father figure to Stefani’s three sons since they started dating in 2015. He has often spoken about how much he loves them and how he takes his role as a stepdad seriously. He has also said that he has a lot of fun with them and that he can’t imagine his life without them.
Shelton has also bonded with Kingston over music and taught him how to play guitar. He has also taken him to some of his concerts and events, such as the ACM Awards and the Super Bowl. Kingston has also shown his appreciation for Shelton by supporting his music and wearing his merchandise.
Shelton and Stefani have also collaborated on several songs together, such as “Nobody But You”, “Happy Anywhere”, and “Go Ahead And Break My Heart”. They have also performed together on The Voice, where they both serve as coaches.