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Cat Stevens rose to fame in the swinging '60s with chart-topping pop hits such as "Matthew and Son" and "The First Cut Is the Deepest." His early career was interrupted by a near-fatal battle with tuberculosis - a turning point that ignited his quest for peace and understanding. Emerging from this experience, he rapidly rose to become one of the most prolific singer/songwriter icons of the '70s, captivating the world with soul-stirring anthems such as "Wild World," "Father and Son," "Peace Train," and "Morning Has Broken." His classic albums Mona Bone Jakon, Tea for the Tillerman, and Teaser and the Firecat have earned him a rightful place in both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Following another dangerous encounter with fate and a near-drowning experience in 1975, Cat's life took a spiritual turn as he converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusuf Islam. Leaving the music industry behind, Yusuf dedicated his life to God, family, and humanitarian work, for which he received numerous prestigious international honors, including the World Award for "humanitarian relief work helping children and victims of war" and the Man of Peace Award, voted for by The Nobel Peace Laureates.
The latest chapter is Yusuf's return to music, through which he has re-joined his past and present lives. Now known as Yusuf/Cat Stevens - a name that represents the synergy between the two key periods of his existence - his inspirational story is one of quest, survival, and redemption. With more than 100 million records sold and billions of streams, his soulful voice and poetic lyrics continue to inspire, now intertwined with a life of activism and altruism. As a campaigner for faith education, ecological consciousness, and humanitarian work, Yusuf has become a global advocate for peace and coexistence.
Everything I could ask for in a performer! His voice sounds as good as it ever did. A nice balance of old classics and new material. Great covers of some of my favorite songs. I love his rendition of You Are My Sunshine. Paperless tickets caused unnecessary wait times and the show to start almost an hour late, but it was worth it all to see this awesome performance. Bravo! !
This once in a lifetime experience have left me a better man , reconsidering the importance of well written , meaningful and heartfelt songs. Cat /Yusuf had to come back with this particular attitude and willingness to remind us what singing is really about !
Hard time in line-up for over an hour in sub-zero temps, but all was forgotten once inside the warm confines of the old great hall, Massey Hall. Jammed to the rafters, it was a veritable love-fest for Cat and his music.
SAW HIM IN THE 70S AT MASSEY HALL AND THIS SHOW WAS EVEN BETTER PERFECT SOUND FROM SITTING CENTRE BALCONY GREAT SONG SELECTION GREAT BAND AND HIS VOICE WAS AS GOOD AS EVER I WOULD SAY HE IS THE BEST OF ALL THE ACTS FROM THE 70S ERA STILL PREFORMIMG TODAY IVE SEEN MOST AND BESIDE BILLY JOEL AND THE STONES HE IS THE ONLY OTHER ARTIST STILL WORTH SEEING PS IALSO LOVE AN AC/DC SHOW
