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Why did Cat Stevens leave?

The singer-songwriter now known as Yusuf Cat Stevens has spoken of the pain of his decision to leave music behind in 1977, when he first converted to Islam, and of the difficulty of being used as a representative of an entire faith.

What is Cat Stevens now called?

Cat Stevens – now known as Yusuf/Cat Stevens – has opened up about his conversion to Muslim faith. The singer spoke about his choice to convert when he appeared on the BBC Four radio program Desert Island Discs yesterday (28 September).

Then, what disease did cat stevens have?

tuberculosis

It was the era of the sensitive singer-songwriter, and Stevens fit right in on the airwaves next to James Taylor and Carly Simon. Even when he became a superstar, Stevens had a hard time enjoying himself – tuberculosis helped see to that. "TB is a very bluesy kind of illness," he says.

Also, is cat steven still alive?

He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.
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Cat Stevens.

Yusuf Islam / Cat Stevens
Genres	Folk Rock Pop Islamic
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter musician
Instrument(s)	Vocals guitar keyboards
Years active	1965–1980 (as Cat Stevens) 1995–present (as Yusuf Islam or Yusuf) 2017–present (as Yusuf / Cat Stevens)

Also, is cat stevens rich?

Cat Stevens Net Worth: Cat Stevens is a British singer-songwriter and musician who has a net worth of $10 million.
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Cat Stevens Net Worth.

Net Worth:	$10 Million
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Profession:	Musician, Singer-songwriter, Guitarist, Multi-instrumentalist, Film Score Composer
Nationality:	United Kingdom

Why is music forbidden in Islam?

it leads to "excessive involvement with entertainment", such as wasting time that ought to be spent on religion; if it "arouses one's passions, leads him towards sin, excites the animal instincts, and dulls spirituality"; if it is done "in conjunction with haram activities – for example, at a drinking party".

What did Cat Stevens do?

Cat Stevens grew from being a teen idol of the 1960s into one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time. In addition to his vast musical achievements, his lifelong spiritual quest has added intrigue and depth to a groundbreaking career.

What is the song Father and son about?

The song frames a heartbreaking exchange between a father not understanding a son's desire to break away and shape a new life, and the son who cannot really explain himself but knows that it is time for him to seek his own destiny.

Is Ed Sheeran a billionaire?

Ed Sheeran could become the first British billionaire musician after another "golden year" saw his wealth reportedly increase by £40 million, according to the Sunday Times Music Rich List.

And another question: does cat stevens still get royalties?

Yusuf Islam, the former Cat Stevens, has renounced pop music but he still profits from it. Islam, who had big hits in the early '70s like "Peace Train" and "Morning Has Broken," is now a devout Muslim and has a dual system for the royalties he collects from his songs.23 Jul 1991

By Shwalb Teate