Biographie

At the age of 17, he moved to Atlanta where he met Bill Lowery, a radio personality and Georgia Tech football broadcaster.

The No. 1 novelty recording artist of the past 35 years.

His best known novelty hits include "Ahab the Arab" (1962); "Gitarzan" (1969); "The Streak" (1974, No. 1 Billboard Hot 100, No. 3 country); "Shriner's Convention" (1980); and "Mississippi Squirrel Revival" (1985).

However, Stevens has also been known to record serious material, including "Everything is Beautiful" (1970, No. 1 Billboard Hot 100, also charted country); "Turn Your Radio On" (1972); "Misty" (1975, No. 3 Billboard country); and "You Are So Beautiful" (1976).

Took piano lessons at the age of 7.