Cat Stevens

One of the most popular singer/songwriters of the 1970s, Cat Stevens won critical acclaim and a loyal following for his gently soulful songs of love, spiritualism, and the search for a better world. While he began his career as a clever pop singer in the late '60s, he changed his approach with 1970's Mona Bone Jakon, and on albums like Tea for the Tillerman (1970) and Teaser and the Firecat (1971), his earthy voice and introspective lyrics struck a chord with audiences around the world seeking comfort after the turbulent '60s. By the end of the decade, he'd embraced the Muslim...