Famous folk singer-songwriter whose message was peace, and who later converted to Islam.
Before Fame
He credited West Side Story with giving him a new perspective that shaped his music.
Trivia Fact
In 1978, he gave up his music career and changed his name to Yusuf Islam, and donated all of his guitars in order to dedicate his life to Islamic educational causes.
Family Life:
He got married to Fawzia Ali on September 9, 1979 and they had five children together.
