Songwriter, Folk Singer John Stewart Dies

1/21/2008 Stephen L. Betts John Stewart, who wrote the Monkees’ hit "Daydream Believer" (a No. 3 country hit for Anne Murray in 1980), and became a well-known figure in the 1960s folk music revival as a member of The Kingston Trio, has died at age 68. Stewart suffered a massive stroke or brain aneurysm and died early Saturday at a San Diego hospital, The Kingston Trio announced on its official web site. “The world has lost one of its best men, but a man who lived well and made many people happy with his love, his wit and his music,” the announcement said.