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Atlantic. Alun Davies (born 27 July 1942) is a Welsh guitarist, studio musician, recording artist, and composer who rose to fame primarily with his supporting guitar work and backing vocals as accompanist for English musician Cat Stevens, from early 1970 to 1977. Prior to his association with Stevens, Davies co-wrote, sang, and played on two ...
Jun 7, 2023 · Alun Davies hooked up as Stevens’ second guitarist on Mona Bone and, with Yusuf’s musical hiatus over, is again supporting his friend. He’s also something of an unsung hero. “He just had an extraordinary sense of rhythm,” reflected Paul. “It’s a great art, this ability to strum and accompany… The way Alun strummed was extraordinary.
An Afternoon with Alun. It’s difficult to quantify the immense contribution that Alun Davies has made to Yusuf / Cat Stevens’ career. Not only do his delicate guitar playing and thoughtful vocal harmonies compliment Yusuf’s style perfectly but he has been a crucial friend and support from the time that the two first started working together.
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Aug 25, 2017 · Cat Stevens at the peak of his music popularity in a rare, intimate performance on June 8, 1971. Cat Stevens is accompanied by Alun Davies on guitar and voca...
Guitarist Alun Davies, for one, admits to being baffled by his friend’s conversion, particularly when during the making of Back To Earth in 1978 Stevens was praying to Mecca five times daily and hinting that he was considering giving up music altogether. “It pains me still, that time,” Davies says.
Jul 5, 2022 · 8 August, 1970. Guitarist Alun Davies recalls the day that Yusuf Islam - then still known as Cat Stevens -played what was hailed as his comeback gig. The setting was the Tenth National Jazz And Blues Festival, at Plumpton Race Course, in East Sussex. “It was the first gig I did with Steve – that’s what I call him,” says Davies.
