Anecdotes

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.

Has also recorded as Henhouse Five Plus Too.

Has admitted he is not fond of appearing on late night talk shows. He did make several appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) but he has not appeared on a major late night talk show since Carson retired in 1992.

A musician.