Amii Stewart
Amii Stewart | |
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Amii Stewart at the Capri Film Festival, December 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Amy Paulette Stewart |
| Born | January 29, 1956 |
| Origin | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | Amii Stewart |
Amy Paulette "Amii" Stewart (born January 29, 1956) is an American disco and soul singer who found prominence with her 1979 U.S. Billboard number 1 hit cover of Eddie Floyd's song "Knock on Wood", often considered a classic of the disco genre. Stewart scored further international hits including "Light My Fire" (1979) and "Friends" (1985). Stewart is the stepsister of actress-singer Miquel Brown and aunt to Brown's daughter, singer Sinitta.