His birth name is Steven Demetre Georgiou, but he took the very cool stage name Cat Stevens when he released his first single, "I Love My Dog," at 18. Those who knew him continued to call him "Steve" at his request.
He became a Muslim and changed name to Yusuf Islam in 1977 after his brother gave him a copy of the Koran. The name comes from the prophet Joseph, who was interpreter of dreams.
A talented artist, he drew the images used on his albums Mona Bone Jakon, Tea For The Tillerman, and Teaser And The Firecat.
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