A prolific songwriter, Californian musician John Stewart began his music career
with The Kingston Trio, a group of American 'folkies' who emerged from the
vibrant folk scene which had grown up in the San Francisco area in the late
1950s. The Kingston Trio were a variety act who would combine elements of
Calypso, pop, folk and comedy within their live performances and they became one
of the best known US folk acts of the era. Stewart joined the band in 1961 and
performed with them until they split in 1967, unable to compete with the new
wave of music sweeping America led by bands ...