Cat Stevens (born Steven Demetre Georgiou on 21st July 1948, and now named Yusuf Islam) is best known for his work as a popular British singer-songwriter, although born and raised by a Cypriot father and a Swedish mother. At the outset of his musical career, Georgiou adopted the stage name "Cat Stevens", under which name he sold forty million albums, mostly in the 1960s and 1970s. Stevens became a convert to Islam in 1978 after a near-death experience.
Monson: Memories to make you laugh and cry Date: 30 Dec 2009 The Salt Lake Tribune -
It was Cat Stevens who said, "I always knew looking back on my tears would bring me laughter, but I never knew looking back on my laughter would make me cry.
Cat Stevens at Muslim conference in Toronto Date: 25 Dec 2009 CBC Toronto -
Thousands of Muslims - including the singer once known as Cat Stevens - are arriving in Toronto on Friday for the largest Islamic conference in Canada.
Cat Stevens meets with thousands of Muslims in T.O. Date: 25 Dec 2009 CTV.ca -
Thousands of Muslims -- including the singer once known as Cat Stevens -- are arriving in Toronto today for the largest Islamic conference in Canada.
Big Top Tribute To Paul Simon & Cat Stevens Date: 19 Dec 2009 antiMUSIC -
A top story from this week. Big Top Chautauqua along with guest artist Corey Carlson will present Moon Songs and Moon Shadows: A Tribute to the music of Paul Simon and Cat Stevens
David Bowie Debut Expanded And Reissued Date: 17 Dec 2009 Undercover -
The 1967 debut album from David Bowie is getting a makeover. The album was released on the Deram album which also had Cat Stevens. Bowie was one of the label’s earliest signings and both performers - in the fullness of time - would prove very wise investments indeed.
Big Top Tribute To Paul Simon & Cat Stevens Date: 16 Dec 2009 antiMUSIC -
Big Top Chautauqua along with guest artist Corey Carlson will present Moon Songs and Moon Shadows: A Tribute to the music of Paul Simon and Cat Stevens