Eurythmics legend Dave Stewart creates history with huge accolade

A member of iconic band Eurythmics has created history after received a huge honour in their hometown. Guitarist Dave Stewart, who was one half of the legendary band alongside Annie Lennox admitted he is proud to have been given the accolade.

Dave, 72, gained global success in the 80s with the band's huge hit single Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This). And now, on his return to his beloved Sunderland, the musician has been named as the first inductee into Sunderland's new music Wall of Fame.

The new public art, created by local artist and illustrator Kathryn Robertson, is located outside of the city's The Fire Station venue in Sunderland’s Cultural Quarter.

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It has been designed to celebrate the city’s rich musical heritage, and Dave expressed his immense pride in being honoured in such a way. Speaking at the unveiling, Stewart said: “Sunderland is a Music City, I’ve always known that being a musician. I’m proud to be from Sunderland, I always have been."

Andrew Dipper, Marketing Director at Culture Quarter and Sunderland Music Cit,y added: "Dave Stewart is a global music icon. He’s written so many amazing songs and produced some of the biggest legends in music.

“Dave has given so much back to Sunderland over the years, and we are absolutely delighted that he has chosen to come back home to not only perform two sold-out nights at The Fire Station, but unveil his mural on the Sunderland Music Wall of Fame.”

As well as Sweet Dreams, Dave and Annie released hits such as Here Comes the Rain Again and Would I Lie to You?

In 2020, the acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame alongside Annie. Their induction ceremony took place in 2022. He was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of the Eurythmics in 2022.

The popular duo also found themselves in the Grammy Hall of Fame for their classic song Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This). And as well as bagging a number of impressive Hall of Fame inductions, Dave has several other career accolades.

Over the years, he has won four Ivor Novello Awards, four BRIT Awards (including a Lifetime Achievement Award), a Golden Globe and a Grammy. He has also co-written and produced songs for the likes of Bob Dylan, Bryan Ferry, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Daryl Hall, Mick Jagger, Damian Marley, Stevie Nicks and Sinéad O’Connor.

His daughter had also been following in his footsteps in the music industry in recent years. Kaya Stewart previously appeared on American Idol but pulled out shortly before she was set to perform.

As she revealed her decision at the time to judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, she confessed she had been ill all week and hadn't been able to recover enough to do herself justice.

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