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Cat Stevens
Scraps Concert,
Blames Scalpers

Sep 25, 2014 10:32 AM CDT

Cat Stevens Scraps Concert, Blames Scalpers

'The Peace Train is going to arrive at New York a little bit later than expected'

(Newser) - It was to be Cat Stevens' first show in New York City in some 35 years. But according to Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf Islam, ticket scalpers ruined the fun for everyone. In a post on his website , Stevens says he canceled the Dec. 7 show after fans told...

Cat Stevens Doing
First US Tour
Since 1976

Sep 16, 2014 9:15 AM CDT

Cat Stevens Doing First US Tour Since 1976

He's hitting 6 cities in North America in December

(Newser) - New Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Cat Stevens is taking the "Peace Train" back on the road. He announced yesterday that he'll do a six-city concert tour in North America this December, his first series of shows in the US since 1976. His conversion to Islam...

Joining Rock
Hall of Fame:
Nirvana, Kiss,
Peter Gabriel

Dec 17, 2013 7:03 AM CST

Joining Rock Hall of Fame: Nirvana, Kiss, Peter Gabriel

Cat Stevens, Linda Ronstadt also enter

(Newser) - Nirvana was nominated to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the band's first year of eligibility—and now its place has been cemented. Nirvana, along with Kiss, Peter Gabriel, Hall and Oates, Linda Ronstadt, and Cat Stevens will join the Hall of Fame on April 10...

In 1st Year
of Eligibility,
Nirvana Nabs
Rock Hall Nod

Oct 16, 2013 9:53 AM CDT

In 1st Year of Eligibility, Nirvana Nabs Rock Hall Nod

Iconic band released 'Love Buzz' 25 years ago

(Newser) - Nirvana is among the 16 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced today, and is the only act this year to be nominated in its first year of eligibility, Rolling Stone reports. In order to be eligible, musicians or bands need to have released their first record...

Carly Simon's
'You're So Vain'
Is About...

burning mystery dept

Feb 26, 2010 10:26 AM CST

Carly Simon's 'You're So Vain' Is About...

Singer may have finally ended decades-long mystery

(Newser) - For 38 years, jilted lovers everywhere have been singing along to “You’re So Vain” and wondering exactly who is so vain—and they may finally have an answer. Speculation has long centered on Carly Simon’s famous exes, including Warren Beatty, Kris Kristofferson, Mick Jagger, Cat Stevens, or...

Meet Mikaeel: Jacko Converts to Islam

Nov 21, 2008 11:40 AM CST

Meet Mikaeel: Jacko Converts to Islam

British tabloid says King of Pop assumes new name in ceremony

(Newser) - Michael Jackson has followed the path of fellow entertainer Cat Stevens in converting to Islam, a source tells the British tabloid the Sun. Jackson—now called Mikaeel—recently went through a ceremony at a friend’s Hollywood Hills home, after being swayed by pals who said the faith had made...