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 almost four dozen albums [1] and more than 600 recorded songs.

John Stewart is best known for his American folk music that became so popular during the 1960s. From 1961 until 1967, John Stewart was a member of the popular group, the Kingston Trio, joining them after briefly teaming with Gil Robbins and John Montgomery as the Cumberland Three. John Stewart was the man who replaced Kingston Trio’s Dave Guard.

Jan 19, 2008 · Explore John Stewart's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about John Stewart on AllMusic.

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.

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 and as a popular...

Jan 21, 2008 · John Stewart, an intense troubadour who helped set the standards for the singer-songwriter movement of the early 1970s with his classic album “California Bloodlines,” died Saturday in his...

Jan 18, 2016 · The pop-folk era began to wane as the music of groups such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones increasingly dominated the charts, and in 1967 the members of the Kingston Trio decided to disband. Stewart continued to write songs and record for Capitol, while touring as a …

Jul 2, 2023 · John Stewart is one of the most underrated singer-songwriters of the last century. As the Roadhouse Series prepares to pay tribute to him in song at the historic venue, The Fret House in Covina, here is a touching story of how John came to write one of his last great songs.

Nov 2, 2020 · Legendary sin ger-songwriter, John Stewart, passed away on January 19, 2008, after experiencing a massive stroke. He was 68 years old. He is survived by his wife, Buffy Ford-Stewart, and children, Mikal, Jeremy, Amy and Luke. He is also survived by a legion of devoted friends and fans.

And throughout his solo career, lasting nearly four decades, John Stewart was revered by fellow musicians and serious music listeners as a pioneer and ongoing force in what’s become known as the Americana genre, a tougher, more rootsy tributary of the singer-songwriter movement.