Cat Stevens

This week's artist is Cat Stevens. One of the most influential artists of the 20th century, whether you know it or not, Cat Stevens has sold over 60 million albums around the world since the late 1960s . A British musician of Greek Cypriot and Swedish ancestry, he has been awarded multiple platinums for his albums as well as numerous awards, mostly for his most famous single "The First Cut is the Deepest". Perhaps the most interesting thing about Stevens is when he converted to Islam at the height of his fame in December, 1977 and adopted his Muslim name, Yusuf Islam, the following year. In 1979 he auctioned all his guitars away for charity and left his music career to devote himself to educational and philanthropic causes. He has been given several awards for his work in promoting peace in the world, including 2003's World Award, the 2004 Man for Peace Award and the 2007 Mediterranean Prize for Peace. In 2006, he returned to the music scene, with his first album of new songs in 28 years, entitled "An Other Cup". He currently lives with his wife and children in London, and spends a large part of each year in Dubai.
Everyone, here's Cat Stevens, enjoy:

Cat Stevens - The First Cut Is The Deepest