Huey Lewis

Born Hugh Anthony Cregg III on July 5, 1950, Huey Lewis has cemented his place in the history of American rock music. Born and raised in New York City, his affinity for music was evident from a young age. He played the harmonica and sang in local bands during his high school years. His passion for music led him to drop out of Cornell University in the late 1960s. He hitchhiked around the country before ultimately settling in San Francisco, where he would establish his career. Lewis gained recognition as the lead vocalist of the band "Huey Lewis and the News". The band was formed in 1979 and became synonymous with the American rock scene in the 1980s. Their third album, Sports, released in 1983, propelled them to international stardom. The album spawned four top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved multi-platinum status. The band's other notable albums include "Fore!" and "Small World". Their song "The Power of Love", featured in the film "Back to the Future", earned them an Academy Award nomination and topped the charts in several countries. Despite experiencing fluctuating commercial success in the 1990s and beyond, Huey Lewis and the News remained a prominent figure in the music industry. Lewis's contribution to music extends beyond his work with the band. He has made guest appearances on popular television shows, lent his voice to animated characters, and even ventured into acting.

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