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United Kingdom Al Stewart is a folk-rock musician known for his detailed historical narratives and significant contributions to the British folk revival of the 1960s and 1970s.
Al Stewart purchased his first guitar from Andy Summers.
Stewart shared a London flat with Paul Simon.
Stewart played guitar on Frank's debut album, "Jackson C. Frank."
Released Stewart's first single, "The Elf."
Played guitar on "The Elf" and "Love Chronicles." Stewart and Page exchanged guitar techniques.
Stewart signed with CBS and released six albums, including his debut, "Bedsitter Images."
Played guitar on "Love Chronicles."
Stewart performed at the inaugural festival in 1970 and the 25th anniversary in 1995.
Contributed dramatic piano to the album "Orange."
Released "Past, Present and Future" and "Year of the Cat" in the US; later reissued by Arista Records.
Produced several of Stewart's albums, including "Modern Times," "Year of the Cat," and "Time Passages."
Stewart signed with RCA for releases outside North America, including "Year of the Cat" and "Time Passages."
Guitarist in Shot in the Dark, who backed Stewart on "24 Carrots" and "Live/Indian Summer," and collaborated on "Rhymes in Rooms." Credited on every studio and live album between "Year of the Cat" and "Famous Last Words." Made a guest appearance on "Al Stewart & the Empty Pockets Live."
Released "Time Passages" and "24 Carrots" in the US, after Janus Records folded.
Former Wings guitarist who collaborated with Stewart on "Between the Wars" and produced subsequent studio albums.
Released several of Stewart's albums, including "Famous Last Words" and "Down in the Cellar."
Guitarist and opening act, collaborated on the live album "Uncorked" and co-wrote "Sheila Won't Be Coming Home."
Stewart's independent label, which released "Uncorked" and "Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets Live."
Stewart sang a duet of Hammond's "It Never Rains in Southern California" on Hammond's 2010 album "Legend."
Toured with Stewart in the UK and collaborated on the live album "Al Stewart & the Empty Pockets Live."
Awarded Stewart a Lifetime Achievement award in 2017, presented by Tony Blackburn.
Alastair Ian Stewart, born on September 5, 1945, in Greenock, Scotland, grew up in Wimborne, Dorset, England. His father passed away in a plane crash before his birth. Stewart developed an interest in music, influenced by skiffle, and later, Bob Dylan. He purchased his first guitar from future Police guitarist Andy Summers. Stewart transitioned from electric to acoustic guitar and secured a regular performance spot at Bunjies Coffee House in London in 1965. This led to his role as master of ceremonies at the Les Cousins folk club, where he performed alongside notable musicians such as Cat Stevens, Bert Jansch, Van Morrison, Roy Harper, Ralph McTell, and Paul Simon. Stewart shared a flat in London with Paul Simon during this period.
Stewart’s recording career began with guitar work on Jackson C. Frank’s 1965 debut album, followed by his own single “The Elf” in 1966, featuring Jimmy Page on guitar. He signed with CBS Records and released his debut album, “Bedsitter Images,” in 1967. His second album, “Love Chronicles” (1969), garnered critical attention, being voted “Folk Album of the Year” by Melody Maker and featuring guitar work from Jimmy Page and Richard Thompson of Fairport Convention. In 1970, he released “Zero She Flies” and performed at the inaugural Glastonbury Festival. The album “Past, Present and Future” (1973) was his first proper release in the United States, reaching No. 133 on the Billboard album chart due to airplay of the song “Nostradamus.”
A significant turning point came with his collaboration with producer Alan Parsons, starting with “Modern Times” (1975). This led to his most commercially successful albums, “Year of the Cat” (1976) and “Time Passages” (1978), both achieving platinum status in the US. “Year of the Cat” peaked at No. 5 on the US charts and its title track reached No. 8 on the US singles chart and No. 31 in the UK. “Time Passages” reached No. 10 on the US album chart, with its title track peaking at No. 7 on the US singles chart. Stewart continued to record and tour, releasing albums like “Between the Wars” (1995), a historical concept album, and “Down in the Cellar” (2000), themed on wine, reflecting his detailed lyrical approach.
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