A BRIT rock star has revealed how he has become a dad for the first time.
Royal Blood’s guitarist Ben Thatcher, 38, also thrilled fans when he announced his newborn son’s unusual name.
The Brit Award-winning musician revealed that he and his longterm partner Becca had welcomed a baby boy named Phoenix.
The star took to Instagram this afternoon to announce the news and also shared a glimpse of his new arrival with his army of followers.
Writing alongside an adorable snap of the newborn baby, which shows the rocker cradling his son, the proud dad wrote: “Introducing my little boy, Phoenix Rue Thatcher.
“He has stolen my heart. @beccamcginty_ thank you for growing this little miracle.
“I love you, you’re already the greatest mum to our wee lad. And thank you to @nhssurreysussex for delivering our little boy safely into the world.”
Ben’s friends and followers including some of his celebrity pals were quick to congratulate him on the news.
Strictly Come Dancing star, and fellow new dad, Joe Sugg was one of the first to send well wishes, penning: “Congrats to you both!”
While Radio 1 host Jack Saunders said: “Congratulations to you both. What a gorgeous boy.”
Brit actress Emma Laird gushed: “Congratulations oh my gosh.”
Ben along with his bandmate Mike Kerr formed Royal Blood back in 2011.
They have since gone on to make history after their first four albums all hit the No. 1 spot in the charts.
They aren’t just famous in the UK, Royal Blood have also achieved global success and played sold out shows and festivals across the world.
They have also performed with fellow rock icons including Muse and Foo Fighters, who both personally invited them to support them on their stadium tours.
Previously speaking to The Sun about performing with these huge bands, Ben told us in 2023: “Muse are a fantastic band for us to open up for because our fans kind of have the same DNA.
“So, for us to go out into those stadiums is like playing to a lot of our fans really, but in places where we wouldn’t be able to play normally.
“Like the Stade de France in Paris, which was amazing.
“You forget how many hits Muse or Coldplay have.
“They’re both made for stadium shows. Muse really is an unbelievable band.”