Sad news, as we've lost another great singer and songwriter.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jGO97U870NfzEZkeXyVuAM1i7vAAD8U9I8C00

'Daydream Believer' Songwriter Dies
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — John Stewart, who wrote the Monkees' hit "Daydream Believer" and became a well-known figure in the 1960s folk music revival as a member of The Kingston Trio, has died, according to the band's Web site. He was 68.

Stewart suffered a massive stroke or brain aneurysm and died early Saturday at a San Diego hospital, the band announced on its official Web site.

"The world has lost one of its best men, but a man who lived well and made many people happy with his love, his wit and his music," the announcement said.

Stewart joined The Kingston Trio in 1961, three years after the band released its version of an old folk song, "Tom Dooley," that went on to become a hit. Stewart replaced the band's founder Dave Guard, who had left to pursue a new musical direction.

Stewart spent six years leading the group, during which time the band recorded 13 albums, according to its Web site.

After the trio disbanded in 1967, Stewart went on to an acclaimed solo career that included recording more than 40 albums.

Stewart's wife Buffy and children were at his side when he died, the Web site said. Plans had not been announced for memorial services.

This is such sad news. John is one of my all time favorite songwriters. His panoramic observations of childhood, politics, love, humanity, music, and humor have populated many memorable songs. I am so happy I had the opportunity to see him perform in recent years. His Mother Country from the Phoenix Concerts never fails to moves me. It is the most lovingly patriotic song I've ever heard. Love you John. Thank you for everything.

DAMN YOU DEATH!! YOU CHOSE THE WRONG JOHN STEWART!!


(somewhere out there...in the mysterious, lonely cold darkness....a tall, slender, cloaked, being slowly drops his head while clenching his bony fists....and murmers..............................."fuck!" )

Hey now, c'mon! Some of us like John Stewart the comic while appreciating the other John Stewart's contributions to music. Be nice.

CBK:
""Hey now, c'mon! Some of us like John Stewart the comic while appreciating the other John Stewart's contributions to music. Be nice. ""

I hear ya CBK. I can appreciate that.

I dunno. I guess after a while, the whole look at the camera and making faces thing just got a little old for me. But I acknowledge that I'm prolly in the minority on that one.

He wrote one of the most memorable pop songs (Daydream Believer) in music history. Rest In Peace.

I loved his song "Gold" that came out in 1979. Very sad to hear about his passing. RIP, John.