Huey Lewis - Singers, Family and Life
Huey Lewis's Personal Details
Best known for his album ‘Sports’, Huey Lewis is the lead singer, musician and lyricist for the band ‘Huey Lewis and the News’
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birthday | July 5, 1950 |
| Nationality | American |
| Famous | Cornell University, Musicians, Singers |
| Spouses | Sidney Conroy |
| Known as | Huey Lewis, Hugh Anthony Cregg III |
| Childrens | Austin Lewis, Kelly Lewis |
| Universities |
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| Notable Alumnis |
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| Birth Place | New York City |
| Height | 182 |
| Gender | Male |
| Father | Hugh Anthony Cregg II |
| Mother | Magda |
| Net Worth | $20 Million as of Oct 3,2016 |
| Sun Sign | Cancer |
| Born in | New York City |
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Who is Huey Lewis?
Huey Lewis, born as 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 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’.
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Childhood & Early Life
Huey Lewis was born in New York City to Hugh Anthony Cregg, Jr. and Magda Lewis. His father was a doctor of Irish American heritage and mother was a polish immigrant. His parents got divorced when he was only 13.
Lewis was brought up in Marin County, California. He went to the Strawberry Point Elementary School and then did his junior high from Edna Maguire, Mill Valley. He graduated from New Jersey’s Lawrenceville School.
He was really good in studies and was accepted by the Cornell University, New York. He did not take the offer immediately and went on a tour across USA and learned to play harmonica. He toured across Europe as well.
Lewis took up an admission in the engineering program in Cornell University upon his return. He made musician friends there like Lance and Larry. His interest in studies was lost and he joined a band called ‘Slippery Elm’.
Career
In 1971, Lewis became the member of a band called ‘Clover’. Other members of the band were Alex Call, John McFree, John Ciambotti, Mitch Howie, Sean Hopper, Marcus David and Mickey Shine. He used to sing and play harmonica for the band.
In 1976, ‘Clover’ decided to get out of the Bay Area and take their talent to Los Angeles. The band started playing at noticeable clubs there and they were offered by Nick Lowe to go on a tour with him to the UK.
Around this time, ‘Clover’s’ music started getting popularity in the UK and their genre started getting famous by the name of ‘pub rock’. Two of their albums were produced by Robert John ‘Mutt’ Lange, but they were not very successful.
In 1978, the ‘Clover’ returned back from the UK to California and it disbanded. Lewis played music as ‘Huey Harp’ in Thin Lizzy’s successful album ‘Live and Dangerous’. He played at a club in California and bagged a contract with Phonogram Records.
In 1979, Lewis formed a band called ‘Huey Lewis and the American Express’. The band played a few gigs and then changed its name to ‘Huey Lewis and the News’.
The band released its self-titled debut album in 1980, which failed badly.
The band’s second album ‘Picture This’ was released in 1982 and it was a great success. The album was certified gold and its single ‘Do You Believe in Love’ became a great hit.
In 1983, band’s third album ‘Sports’ was released and it soon became one of the best selling pop albums, selling around 10 million copies of the album.
In 1986, the band came out with its next album ‘Fore!’ and it too was a big hit.
Around the same time, Lewis produced Nick Lowe’s ‘I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock and Roll)’ and did music for Bruce Hornsby & The Range’s ‘The Way It Is’. Hornsby returned Lewis favor by writing a song for his next album.
During early 90s, Lewis and his band performed for ‘USA for Africa’ fundraise by singing the song ‘We Are the World’. Two of their new albums were released during this time, namely, ‘Small Wonder’ and ‘Hard at Play’.
In 1994, the band released the album ‘Four Chords & Several Years Ago’. It was one of the most critically acclaimed albums of their music career. Their new recording label Elektra’s lack of promotion led to band’s commercial downfall.
During the late 90s, the band recorded a hit single for the movie ‘The Power of Love’. Lewis started making appearances in the movies like ‘Short Cuts’ in which he had a substantial role and ‘Sphere’ in which he only did a cameo.
In 2000, Lewis appeared in another motion picture called ‘Duets’ in which he had a big and chunky role. He starred with Gwyneth Paltrow in the movie and sang a hit single for the movie, ‘Cruisin’, with Paltrow which became a huge hit.
In 2007, Lewis did an interview for the podcast series called ‘Stuck in the 80s’ in which he declared that the band was in the process of writing songs for their upcoming album. He was also named the Sacromento’s ‘Musician of the Year’.
In 2008, ‘Huey Lewis and the News’ did an opening act for ‘A Capitol Fourth’ in Washington. It was attended by half a million people and was also broadcasted on PBS.
In 2011, Lewis played in the Summer Camp Music Festival, Illinois along with the Chicago based jam band ‘Umphrey's McGee’.
In 2013, he appeared on the television series 'Dancing with the Stars', where he performed 'The Heart of Rock and Roll' in celebration of the 30th anniversary release of the band's third album 'Sports', which was released in 1983
Personal Life & Legacy
In 1983, Lewis got married to Sidney Conroy in Hawaii and they have two children. The couple got separated after six years years but they are still cordial together.
Trivia
When Lewis was young he did many types of jobs like landscaping, carpentry, wedding planner, etc.
He is now debuting in the Broadway musical Chicago, playing the role of Billy Flynn.
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Huey Lewis's awards
| Year | Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
Golden Globe Awards | ||
| 1994 | Short Cuts (1993) | Winner |
Grammy Awards | ||
| 1986 | Best Music Video, Long Form | Winner |
Huey Lewis biography timelines
- // 5th Jul 1950Huey Lewis was born in New York City to Hugh Anthony Cregg, Jr. and Magda Lewis. His father was a doctor of Irish American heritage and mother was a polish immigrant. His parents got divorced when he was only 13.
- // 1971In 1971, Lewis became the member of a band called ‘Clover’. Other members of the band were Alex Call, John McFree, John Ciambotti, Mitch Howie, Sean Hopper, Marcus David and Mickey Shine. He used to sing and play harmonica for the band.
- // 1976In 1976, ‘Clover’ decided to get out of the Bay Area and take their talent to Los Angeles. The band started playing at noticeable clubs there and they were offered by Nick Lowe to go on a tour with him to the UK.
- // 1978In 1978, the ‘Clover’ returned back from the UK to California and it disbanded. Lewis played music as ‘Huey Harp’ in Thin Lizzy’s successful album ‘Live and Dangerous’. He played at a club in California and bagged a contract with Phonogram Records.
- // 1979In 1979, Lewis formed a band called ‘Huey Lewis and the American Express’. The band played a few gigs and then changed its name to ‘Huey Lewis and the News’.
- // 1980The band released its self-titled debut album in 1980, which failed badly.
- // 1982The band’s second album ‘Picture This’ was released in 1982 and it was a great success. The album was certified gold and its single ‘Do You Believe in Love’ became a great hit.
- // 1983In 1983, band’s third album ‘Sports’ was released and it soon became one of the best selling pop albums, selling around 10 million copies of the album.
- // 1983In 1983, Lewis got married to Sidney Conroy in Hawaii and they have two children. The couple got separated after six years years but they are still cordial together.
- // 1986In 1986, the band came out with its next album ‘Fore!’ and it too was a big hit.
- // 1994In 1994, the band released the album ‘Four Chords & Several Years Ago’. It was one of the most critically acclaimed albums of their music career. Their new recording label Elektra’s lack of promotion led to band’s commercial downfall.
- // 2000In 2000, Lewis appeared in another motion picture called ‘Duets’ in which he had a big and chunky role. He starred with Gwyneth Paltrow in the movie and sang a hit single for the movie, ‘Cruisin’, with Paltrow which became a huge hit.
- // 2007In 2007, Lewis did an interview for the podcast series called ‘Stuck in the 80s’ in which he declared that the band was in the process of writing songs for their upcoming album. He was also named the Sacromento’s ‘Musician of the Year’.
- // 2008In 2008, ‘Huey Lewis and the News’ did an opening act for ‘A Capitol Fourth’ in Washington. It was attended by half a million people and was also broadcasted on PBS.
- // 2011In 2011, Lewis played in the Summer Camp Music Festival, Illinois along with the Chicago based jam band ‘Umphrey's McGee’.
- // 2013In 2013, he appeared on the television series 'Dancing with the Stars', where he performed 'The Heart of Rock and Roll' in celebration of the 30th anniversary release of the band's third album 'Sports', which was released in 1983
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Huey Lewis's FAQ
What is Huey Lewis birthday?
Huey Lewis was born at 1950-07-05
Where is Huey Lewis's birth place?
Huey Lewis was born in New York City
What is Huey Lewis nationalities?
Huey Lewis's nationalities is American
Who is Huey Lewis spouses?
Huey Lewis's spouses is Sidney Conroy
Who is Huey Lewis childrens?
Huey Lewis's childrens is Austin Lewis, Kelly Lewis
What was Huey Lewis universities?
Huey Lewis studied at Cornell University, The Lawrenceville School, Cornell University
What was Huey Lewis notable alumnis?
Huey Lewis's notable alumnis is Cornell University
How tall is Huey Lewis?
Huey Lewis's height is 182
Who is Huey Lewis's father?
Huey Lewis's father is Hugh Anthony Cregg II
Who is Huey Lewis's mother?
Huey Lewis's mother is Magda
What is Huey Lewis's sun sign?
Huey Lewis is Cancer