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John Coburn Stewart (September 5, 1939 – January 19, 2008) was an American songwriter and singer.
- John Coburn Stewart
- September 5, 1939, San Diego, California, U.S.
- January 19, 2008 (aged 68), San Diego, California, U.S.
John Coburn Stewart was an American songwriter and singer. He is known for his contributions to the American folk music movement of the 1960s while with the Kingston Trio (1961–1967) and as a popular music songwriter of the Monkees' No. 1 hit "Daydream Believer" and his own No. 5 hit "Gold" during a solo career spanning 40 years that included ...
Stewart, who came to prominence in the 1960s as a member of folk music’s Kingston Trio, died Saturday at a San Diego hospital after suffering a brain aneurism. He was 68.
As a musician in his early twenties, John Stewart was accustomed to seeing his recordings among the very top sellers in the U.S. as a member of the renowned Kingston Trio. Stewart joined the folk revival group as a 21-year-old in 1961 when he replaced original member Dave Guard to team with mainstays Bob Shane and Nick Reynolds.
Jan 21, 2008 · Stewart, who came to prominence in the 1960s as a member of folk music's Kingston Trio, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at a San Diego hospital after suffering a brain aneurism. He was 68.
Jan 21, 2008 · A husky-voiced singer and accomplished guitarist who delivered his lyrics in a poignant, often longing voice, Mr. Stewart created music that fell somewhere within rock, country and folk genres...
May 30, 2006 · With an impressive 40 year music career, John Stewart is a true music veteran who is best known for songs like "Daydream Believer" and "Gold." His latest release, The Day the River Sang, is...
