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Ian Andrew Robert Stewart (18 July 1938 – 12 December 1985) was a British keyboardist and co-founder of the Rolling Stones. He was removed from the lineup in May 1963 at the request of manager Andrew Loog Oldham who felt he did not fit the band's image.
Nov 20, 2020 · According to Bill German, publisher of the Rolling Stones fanzine Beggar's Banquet, Stewart died on December 12, 1985, of a massive heart attack in his doctor's waiting room. German noted the irony in the early death of the one Stones member who "eschewed all the drugging and boozing."
Jan 30, 1986 · I an Stewart, a founding member of the Rolling Stones and their road manager and frequent pianist for twenty-three years, died of a heart attack in London on December 12th.
While Stewart enjoyed bands like The Sex Pistols (and still has the LPs to prove it), Ian’s passion for music really came out when he got the blues. Listening to a couple of old Eric Clapton blues anthologies and the album “Indianola Mississippi Seeds” by B.B. King set him on his way.
Jul 18, 2022 · If you’re looking to see just how important Ian Stewart was to the sound of The Rolling Stones, here are the essential tracks that Stewart brought to life over his two decades of officially unofficial membership in the band.
May 21, 2024 · Piano man and boogie-woogie master Ian Stewart, affectionately known as the “sixth stone,” was a founding member of the original ensemble, having joined before Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts. Stewart, also known by his nickname “Stu,” belonged to a core group of fans of rhythm and blues who regularly visited Alexis Korner’s blues club.
Jul 18, 2013 · Ian "Stu" Stewart was one of the most important figures in the Rolling Stones' early days, and yet he's often overlooked in most discussions about the band. He served double duty, often unseen,...
Feb 20, 2022 · Early Life. With a love of music, Stewart learnt the piano and honed his skills by playing in jazz clubs with friends. This experience made him a skilled musician and impressed his bandmates in The...
Explore Ian Stewart's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Ian Stewart on AllMusic.
Dec 14, 1985 · Ian Stewart, the pianist who was a founding member of the Rolling Stones, died of a heart attack Thursday in his doctor's office in London. He was 47 years old.
