Tony Lewis
Tony Lewis
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Tony Lewis is best known by his pen name, but was born as Arthur Stanley Higgins.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: 1940
Died: 2002
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Lewis was a British poet and songwriter of Welsh descent. He worked primarily in the music industry, crafting lyrics for various artists.
Early Life and Background
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Tony Lewis's early life is not well-documented. However, it is known that he began writing poetry at an early age. His experiences growing up in Wales likely influenced his unique perspective on life, which would later emerge in his work.
Major Accomplishments
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Lewis's most significant achievement came when he co-founded the influential British band The Damned with Brian James and Rat Scabies. The group went on to become one of the pioneering bands of the UK punk movement. Lewis also pursued a solo career, releasing several albums and EPs.
Notable Works or Actions
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Lewis's songwriting skills led to collaborations with notable musicians such as The Stranglers' Hugh Cornwell. He was known for his distinctive style, which often blended humor with poignant social commentary. As a poet, Lewis published collections of his work, showcasing his ability to express complex ideas through simple yet powerful language.
Impact and Legacy
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Lewis's influence can be seen in the punk movement as a whole. His innovative approach to songwriting and poetic style helped pave the way for future generations of musicians and writers. He is widely remembered for his contributions to The Damned and his own solo work, which continues to inspire fans today.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Lewis's unique voice, both as a writer and musician, has left an indelible mark on the music world. His poignant observations of life, paired with his irreverent humor, have resonated with audiences for decades. This combination makes him widely quoted and remembered today.
Quotes by Tony Lewis
For any budding cricketers listening, do you have any superstitious routines before an innings, like putting one pad on first and then the other one?
The justification for this has not been provided ? it is fairly draconian. If someone sells a product that does not conform to the standard they could end up with a high fine or a year in jail. We have seen nothing in the way of guidelines as to how this would be administered.
I'm 50 years old and I've lived on the coast all my life, been through Hurricane Camille and others, too, but I've never seen anything like this. I didn't bring my wife and kids. I didn't want them to see this.
It's just playing smart. We've just really been harping on that. We need to score. What's really important is we don't get sacked out of field goal range.
They're very quick in what they're doing. They're just grabbing cash and leaving. They go so far and that usually leads to their downfall, we usually catch them.
The thing about Reuben is that he's a great player, but he is so team-oriented. Winning the football game was more important that the yards he gained in it.