Huey Lewis
Huey Lewis is a multi-talented American singer and actor. He has performed at the Grammy Awards and other major music events. His career spans several genres, including jazz and gospel. He is also a celebrated motivational speaker. Lewis is known for his witty lyrics and his soaring voice.
Huey Lewis was born in New York City and grew up in Marin County, California. At age 13, he began playing the harmonica. After a year of hitchhiking through western Europe, he took up a musical career and went on to attend Cornell University. He later dropped out and joined the country-rock band Clover.
As a talented young man, Huey Lewis had a bright future. Despite his early success, his parents wanted him to attend a prep school. However, his mother was against it, and the couple went to court. Huey Lewis ended up in the state Supreme Court. As a result, he became a household name.
Huey Lewis began his career as a harmonica player. He was originally billed as Hughie Louis, but later changed the spelling to Bluesy Huey Lewis. He was credited as Bluesy Huey Lewis on the Thin Lizzy album Live and Dangerous. His real name is Hugh Anthony Cregg III. He was the grandson of an American lawyer named Hugh Cregg.
After the successful debut of Sports, Huey Lewis and the News went on to release their fourth studio album, Fore! This album peaked at number one on the Billboard 200. The album featured several number one singles and a mainstream rock single, “Hip to Be Square.” The album was certified triple platinum.
The News’ sound is a mix of jazz and funk. The band’s members include saxophonist Johnny Colla and drummer Bill Gibson. The band had previously backed Van Morrison. Huey Lewis joined the band in 1978. After this, it was no longer known if the band would survive. Huey Lewis and the News has released one album since his diagnosis, but it was recorded before his condition worsened.
“The Power of Love” became a number one hit in the U.S. and was featured in the 1985 film Back to the Future. Lewis, who played a music professor, also appeared as a professor. Marty McFly’s audition for the band was rejected because the band was “just too darn loud.” In the film, Lewis tells Marty McFly to “hold it, fellas!”
Despite the setback, Lewis continued to pursue his career, starring in the musicals Grease and Movin’ Out. His stage presence also got him roles on Broadway and in jazz venues. But it wasn’t until later that he was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease. It is difficult for anyone to treat this disease, but Lewis has continued to enjoy his career.