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- Birth nameJohn Coburn Stewart
- John Stewart was born on September 5, 1939 in San Diego, California, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Enemy (2013), Now and Then (1995) and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978). He was married to Buffy Ford Stewart and Julie Koehler. He died on January 19, 2008 in San Diego, California, USA.
- SpousesBuffy Ford Stewart(1975 - January 19, 2008) (his death, 1 child)Julie Koehler(June 8, 1960 - ?) (divorced, 3 children)
- He joined The Kingston Trio in 1961, replacing founding member Dave Guard. He led the group for six years, during which time they recorded 13 albums. At one point, they had four albums in the top 10 at the same time.
- After The Kingston Trio disbanded in 1967, Stewart went on to a successful solo career, and was a prolific songwriter.
- National Public Radio/ Selected as NPR's 100 of the most important American musical works of the 20th century: The Kingston Trio.(2006).
- Father of five children: John, Mikael, Jeremy, Amy and Luke Stewart.
- World Folk Music Association (WFMA) Tribute to John Stewart. Recipient of Life Time Achievment Award. Held January 2001 at The Birchmere, Alexandria, Virginia.
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