Amii Stewart

Amii Stewart
Stewart at the Capri Film Festival in December 2013
Background information
Born
Amy Paulette Stewart

(1956-01-29) January 29, 1956
OriginWashington, D.C., USA
Genres
OccupationSinger
Years active1977–present
Labels
WebsiteAmii 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. Other singles include "Light My Fire" (1979) and "Friends" (1985). Stewart is the stepsister of actress-singer Miquel Brown and aunt to Brown's daughter, singer Sinitta.