Did no one post about this yet? I found out looking at a newspaper over my continental breakfast, and it made me sad.

JOHN STEWART Died Jan. 19, 2008
Composer John Stewart died of a massive stroke at age 68. In 1961 Mr. Stewart replaced Dave Guard as a member of "The Kingston Trio." He remained with the group until they disbanded in 1967. They recorded a dozen albums during Mr. Stewart's tenure with the group. Mr. Stewart composed the hit song "Daydream Believer" which was a massive hit for "The Monkees." Prior to being in "The Kingston Trio" Mr. Stewart had formed his own trio. One of his band mates was Gil Robbins, the father of actor Tim Robbins. In 1979 Mr. Stewart scored a #5 hit song with "Gold." The song featured Stevie Nicks on backing vocals. "Gold" was featured on the soundtrack of Edward Burns' comedy "The Groomsmen." His music was can be heard on the soundtracks of "The Monkees," "The Third Wish," "Now and Then," "Soggy Bottom USA" and "Hot Dog: The Movie." Mr. Stewart performed with "The Kingston Trio" on numerous TV shows and in the 1982 special "The Kingston Trio and Friends: Reunion."