John Stewart

Folk music, Musical Artist

1939 – 2008

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Who was John Stewart?

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 popular music songwriter of The Monkees' #1 hit "Daydream Believer" and his own #5 hit "Gold", among several hundred original songs composed over a career of more than 40 years.

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Born
Sep 5, 1939
San Diego
Also known as
  • John Steward
  • John Coburn Stewart
  • The Kingston Trio
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Nationality
  • United States of America
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Education
  • Pomona Catholic High School
Died
Jan 19, 2008
San Diego

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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