Description:
(Songwriter, Actor & Lead Singer for the Band 'Huey Lewis and the News')
Huey Lewis, born Hugh Anthony Cregg, is an American musician, singer, lyricist, and actor. He is the lead singer for the band ‘Huey Lewis and the News’ and plays harmonica for it as well. He was born in New York City and brought up in California. He started singing and playing harmonica at a young age. He was one of the band members of ‘Clover’, a band that became more famous in the UK but got disbanded after the failure of its first two albums. After that, Lewis joined the band ‘Huey Lewis and the American Express’ which later on changed its name to ‘Huey Lewis and the News’. The band released many hit albums like ‘Sports’, ‘Picture This’, etc. Apart from singing, Lewis has done a cameo in many movies and starred opposite Gwyneth Paltrow in ‘Crusin’. He also sang a hit duet for the movie with Paltrow. He was married for six years to Sidney Conroy and has two children with her. Recently, he appeared on the ABC television series ‘Dancing with the Stars’.
Birthday
July 5, 1950 (Cancer)
Born In
United States
Alternative names
Hugh Anthony Cregg III
Spouse/Ex-
Sidney Conroy
Parents
Hugh Anthony Cregg II
Magda
Children
Austin Lewis, Kelly Lewis
What is Huey Lewis known for?
Huey Lewis is known for being the lead singer of the band Huey Lewis and the News, which achieved great success in the 1980s with hits like "The Power of Love" and "Hip to Be Square."
What genre of music does Huey Lewis perform?
Huey Lewis performs rock music, specifically in the sub-genres of pop rock and blue-eyed soul.
Has Huey Lewis ever acted in movies?
Yes, Huey Lewis has made appearances in several movies, including "Back to the Future" where his band had a cameo and he had a small acting role.
Does Huey Lewis still perform live?
Yes, Huey Lewis still performs live with his band, Huey Lewis and the News, at various concerts and events.
Is Huey Lewis active on social media?
Huey Lewis does not have an official social media presence, but updates about his music and performances can be found on the band's official website and through various music news outlets.