It was also the same year he became fascinated by R&B and soul music. The following year Stewart picked up his signature Mod look, including his famous spiky rooster hairstyle.
In 1962 Stewart began spending time with Wizz Jones, a folk singer, and together they started to perform around England, Paris and even Barcelona, finding places to sleep under bridges. Born in Highgate, North London, England on 10 January 1945 and the youngest of five children, Stewart considered a career as a footballer before ultimately pursuing a career in music.