A legendary member of the 1980s band Eurythmics was inducted into a brand-new Wall of Fame, making history for him. The musician shared their pride at receiving the honor.
A member of iconic band Eurythmics has created history after received a huge honour in their hometown. Guitarist Dave Stewart, who was one half of the legendary band alongside Annie Lennox admitted he is proud to have been given the accolade.
Dave, 72, gained global success in the 80s with the band’s huge hit single Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This). And now, on his return to his beloved Sunderland, the musician has been named as the first inductee into Sunderland’s new music Wall of Fame.
In Sunderland’s Cultural Quarter, Kathryn Robertson, a local artist and illustrator, created the new public art outside of the city’s The Fire Station.
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Dave expressed his great pride in being honored in a way that honors the city’s rich musical heritage. Stewart stated at the unveiling, “I’ve always known that being a musician, Sunderland is a Music City. I’m proud to be from Sunderland, as I have always been.
Dave Stewart is a global music icon, according to Andrew Dipper, Marketing Director at Culture Quarter and Sunderland Music Cit. He has produced some of the biggest music legends and written many incredible songs.
We are delighted that Dave chose to return home to perform two sold-out nights at The Fire Station and unveil his mural on the Sunderland Music Wall of Fame. “We have given so much back to Sunderland over the years.
Dave and Annie also released hits like Here Comes the Rain Again and Would I Lie to You, among others.
The popular singer, songwriter, and producer was inducted alongside Annie into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020. In 2022, they were introduced. In addition, he was a member of the Eurythmics’ 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The well-known duo’s classic song Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) was also included in the Grammy Hall of Fame. Additionally, Dave has a number of impressive Hall of Fame inductions in addition to numerous other accomplishments.
Over the years, he has won four Ivor Novello Awards, four BRIT Awards (including a Lifetime Achievement Award), a Golden Globe and a Grammy. He has also co-written and produced songs for the likes of Bob Dylan, Bryan Ferry, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Daryl Hall, Mick Jagger, Damian Marley, Stevie Nicks and Sinéad O’Connor.
His daughter had also been following in his footsteps in the music industry in recent years. Kaya Stewart previously appeared on American Idol but pulled out shortly before she was set to perform.
As she revealed her decision at the time to judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, she confessed she had been ill all week and hadn’t been able to recover enough to do herself justice.
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