Huey Lewis
Huey Lewis
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Huey Meaux (full name) is more commonly known as Huey Lewis, an American singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on July 5, 1950, Huey Lewis is still active in the music industry today.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Profession(s): Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Early Life and Background
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Huey Lewis grew up in a musical family, with his father being a musician himself. He began playing piano at age 8 and started writing songs as a teenager. After graduating from Cornell University in 1972, Lewis formed the Huey Lewis and the News band, which would eventually achieve great success.
Major Accomplishments
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Huey Lewis and the News released their debut album in 1980 but it was not until their third album, 'Sports', that they gained mainstream recognition. The album included hits like "The Power of Love", "If This Is It", and the iconic "Hip to Be Square". Their subsequent albums, such as 'Fore!', continued their success with songs like "Stuck With You" and "Don't Know Why".
Their unique blend of rock, pop, and doo-wop styles made them one of the most successful bands of the 80s. Huey Lewis's distinctive voice and the band's energetic performances led to numerous sold-out tours and over 30 million records sold worldwide.
Notable Works or Actions
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Some notable works by Huey Lewis include:
The iconic soundtrack for 'Back to the Future Part II' (1989) in which he performed "The Power of Love"
Collaborations with artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Elton John
* His solo album, 'Plan B', released in 2001
Impact and Legacy
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Huey Lewis's impact on the music industry cannot be overstated. He has been credited with helping to popularize doo-wop revival music, and his unique voice continues to inspire new generations of musicians.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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As a member of Huey Lewis and the News, he is widely remembered for hits like "The Power of Love", which has become synonymous with the American sports scene. His distinctive voice, energetic live performances, and contributions to iconic soundtracks have solidified his place in music history.
Quotes by Huey Lewis
A lot has been written and said about why he was so great, but I think the best way to appreciate his greatness is just to go back and play some of the old records. Time has a way of being very unkind to old records, but Elvis' keep getting better and better.
I went to engineering school, I went to physics class. I said, 'Screw this, I don't want to be here. I'd much rather be at a club playing music.'
Back in the day you wanted your albums to have a theme, and ‘Sports’ theme was really a collection of singles. It was really a record for its time.
I don’t tap dance, and I don’t think you can learn to tap dance in three weeks at my ripe old age.
Grace Kelly writes great songs, sings beautifully, is a world class saxophonist, and is going to be a big big star.
