Dave Stewart (Eurythmics)
David Allan Stewart (born 9 September 1952) is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for Eurythmics, his successful professional partnership with Annie Lennox.[2] Sometimes credited as David A. Stewart, he won Best British Producer at the 1986, 1987 and 1990 Brit Awards.[3] Stewart (along with Lennox) was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020 and the duo were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.[4][5] Outside of Eurythmics, Stewart has written and produced songs for artists such as Ringo Starr, Stevie Nicks, Mick Jagger and Tom Petty.
For other people with similar names, see David Stewart (disambiguation).
Dave Stewart
David Allan Stewart
David A. Stewart, Jean Guiot
9 September 1952
Sunderland, England
- Singer-songwriter
- musician
- record producer
- Guitar
- vocals
- bass
- keyboards
1971–present
Early life[edit]
Stewart was born in 1952 in Sunderland, England, son of John ("Jack") and Sadie Stewart.[6] Distantly related both to the Dukes of Northumberland and to pirates, Stewart was from a middle-class, "well-off family", with accountant parents; he "always wanted to play with the working-class kids, but they'd always call [him] 'richie' and whack [him] on the head with cricket bats and things." His father was a "keen harmonica player" with a "dedication to music of all types", having "invested in the latest hi-tech stereo system and wired it up to every room in the house."[7] He attended Barnes Infants and Junior School and Bede Grammar School for Boys.[8] Whilst still in his teens, he secured a record deal as part of folk-rock band Longdancer. Despite being signed to Elton John's record label, The Rocket Record Company, they did not achieve commercial success. He also collaborated with Brian Harrison to produce an EP on the Sunderland Multicord label (label number MULT-SH-1, producer Ken McKenzie), recording two songs ("Girl" and "Green She Said") from a school musical production written by teacher Dick Bradshaw, one traditional number ("A Blacksmith Courted Me") and a song written by Dave and Brian ("Deep December"). After leaving Wearside Stewart spent several years living in squats in London. In late 1976, he was introduced to Annie Lennox by Paul Jacobs. Soon, Stewart and Lennox became romantically involved. By 1977, the pair had teamed up with Sunderland musician Peet Coombes, releasing a single on Logo Records as The Catch. The band then developed into The Tourists who enjoyed modest success, including a hit in 1979 with a cover of the Dusty Springfield hit "I Only Want to Be with You".[9]
Personal life[edit]
Stewart was married from 1972 to 1977 to Pamela Wilkinson.[54][55]
He was in a relationship with Annie Lennox for three years in the late 1970s, before they formed the Eurythmics.[56]
Stewart married former Bananarama member Siobhan Fahey (who later formed Shakespears Sister) in 1987. The couple have two children (Sam and Django). They divorced in 1996.
On 4 August 2001, Stewart married Dutch photographer Anoushka Fisz, with whom he has two daughters, Kaya and Indya. In 2004, Stewart and Fisz moved to Hollywood so Stewart could concentrate on his soundtrack work. They renewed their marriage vows in 2013.[57]
He is a Sunderland A.F.C. supporter and still watches their games. As a child, his ambition was to play for the club.[58][59]
He accompanied his daughter, Kaya, during her audition for the 21st season of American Idol, which aired on March 26, 2023.[60]
With Anastacia
With Jimmy Cliff
With Billy Ray Cyrus
With Bob Dylan
With Aretha Franklin
With Bryan Ferry
With Nina Hagen
With Daryl Hall
With Hall & Oates
With Geri Halliwell
With Mick Jagger
With Jon Bon Jovi
With Martina McBride
With Stevie Nicks
With Sinéad O'Connor
With Orianthi Panagaris
With Katy Perry
With Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
With Carina Round
With Feargal Sharkey
With Carly Simon
With Ringo Starr
With Joss Stone
With Shania Twain
With The Wilsons
With Robin Zander