Chris Stewart facts for kids

Christopher "Chris" Stewart (born in 1950) is an English musician and writer. He was the very first drummer for the famous rock band Genesis. Today, he is well-known as an author and a farmer.

Who is Chris Stewart?

Chris Stewart is a talented person who has had two main careers. First, he was a musician, playing drums for a well-known band. Later, he became a successful writer and farmer in Spain.

Early Days with Genesis

Chris Stewart went to school with some friends who loved music. These friends were Tony Banks, Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford, and Anthony Phillips. Together, they formed a band called Anon.

In January 1967, their band changed its name to Genesis. Chris Stewart was the drummer for Genesis when they first started. He played on their very first two songs, which were released as "singles." These songs were "The Silent Sun" with "That's Me," and "A Winter's Tale" with "One-Eyed Hound."

Life After Genesis

In the summer of 1968, Chris Stewart left Genesis. The band felt his drumming style wasn't quite what they needed as their music changed. After leaving the band, Chris decided to travel. He worked in different places across Europe.

Eventually, he found a special place in Andalusia, Spain. He bought a farm there and named it "El Valero." This is where he settled down and started a new life.

Becoming a Writer and Farmer

Chris Stewart is now very famous for his books. These books are about his own life and experiences. They are called "autobiographical" because they tell his true story.

His first popular book was Driving Over Lemons: An Optimist in Andalucia, published in 1999. It's all about his adventures and challenges while farming in Spain. He wrote two more books that continued his story: A Parrot In The Pepper Tree and The Almond Blossom Appreciation Society. All of his books share his experiences of living and working on his farm in Spain.