orn in Buffalo, New York, Stuart Ziff started playing guitar at the age of ten. He continued to play with regional rock bands throughout the United States until 1979 when he moved to New York City to begin his career as a freelance musician.
As a professional sideman he played guitar on Broadway for shows such "0' Calcutta", and "The National Lampoon Class of `86" and was a sideman for artists such as Martha Reeves and Mary Wells in addition to doing recording sessions as a guitarist and vocalist. As lead vocalist he was featured in the 1991 ad campaign for Pizza Hut Delivery.
In 1991 Stuart moved to Nashville to pursue songwriting and continue his studio work. In 1994 his co-written composition "Thinkin' Problem" by David Ball went to number one on the country charts. He followed that with cuts by Anita Cochran, rock artist Gary Hoey, Salsa Soup, and the late Johnny Adams.
He left Nashville for Los Angeles in 2000 to continue writing and performing. As a songwriter, he is represented by EMG MUSIC. In 2002 he joined the legendary band War.
