John Stewart, Former Kingston Trio Member, Dead at Age 68 (Traveled with Robert Kennedy in '68)

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Source: 10News.com

John Stewart, Former Kingston Trio member, Dead At Age 68

SAN DIEGO -- John Stewart recorded some of pop music's most acclaimed solo albums, helping create a style that came to be called Americana, but he was always best known for writing the Monkees' enduring hit "Daydream Believer." 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.

"He was a lovely man and a very gentle soul and I guess the only thing you can say today is that the world is less one great songwriter," the Monkees' Mickey Dolenz told The Associated Press on Sunday.

Stewart left the Kingston Trio shortly before the Monkees released "Daydream Believer" in 1967, then went on to record nearly four dozen solo albums, including the critically acclaimed "California Bloodlines" and "Bombs Away Dream Babies." The latter included the hit single "Gold," in which he dueted with Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks.

Still, as with "Daydream Believer," he was likely best known for writing songs for others, including Joan Baez, Nanci Griffith, Roseanne Cash and Anne Murray.

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[Shipwack]

1. Damn... I was just listening to him yesterday... RIP nt

[Journeyman]

2. I was fortunate to catch one of his last shows, back in October. . .

He never failed to amaze and amuse. I wrote about it here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=293x953


I often get the feeling that I'm talking to the wind
And no-one hears, no-one listens in
Then I start singing songs
And the music makes the whole world feel like home
Sing a song and you're not alone.

-Some Lonesome Picker



edited to fix link. . .

[Tansy_Gold]

4. Thank you, Journeyman

John Stewart was one of my musical idols. Your tribute from last October captures my own sentiments.

I saw John in Michigan -- Lansing? East Lansing? I dunno -- in the early 70s, at a time when relevancy was no longer relevant, when passion was passé. I sat entranced, while the people I was with grew bored and tried to talk me into leaving early.

I stayed, and made them stay, to the bittersweet end.


RIP, John, and thank you.

[RedEarth]

3. Great talent and great group ..... he will be missed

[regnaD kciN]

5. One of the greatest American songwriters of the 20th century...

R.I.P.

[Faygo Kid]

6. Sad news indeed. The Kingston Trio was part of a great folk era.

He did so much more than "Daydream Believer." Good tune, although I have had it stuck in my head all day after hearing this.

[Dr Fate]

7. I had no idea that the Daydream Belieiver/Gold guy was also in the Kingston Trio!

Far out- RIP, dude.