Cat Stevens

Born: London, England, 1948

Years Active: 1970-2008

Influenced by: Bob Dylan, The Beatles

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: Cat Stevens, born Steven Demetre Georgiou, was the son of a Swedish mother and a Greek father who ran a restaurant in ...

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Sep 21 2009 3:00AM by Spinner Staff

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Spinner: The Peace Bell will be rung at the United Nations on Monday, Sept. 21, officially commemorating this year's International Day of Peace. The lofty ideal of world harmony has been a common theme for songwriters throughout music history, with ... Read more

 
Sep 17 2009 13:00PM by Spinner Staff

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Spinner: They say winners never quit, but in the music biz there's something to be said for going out at the top of your game. Whether they left for greener pastures, fled amid feuds and controversy, or just dropped off the face of the earth, here are some ... Read more

 
Jun 16 2009 7:00AM by John D. Luerssen

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Spinner: Yusuf Islam (formerly known as Cat Stevens) is cool with Coldplay now, after first accusing the band of ripping off his song 'Foreigner Suite' on Coldplay's hit, 'Viva La Vida.' In fact, Islam wants to sit down with them for a cup of tea. "I stand by ... Read more

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