Huey Lewis
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Early Life and Education
Huey Lewis, born Hugh Anthony Cregg III on July 5, 1950, in New York City, is an American singer, songwriter, and harmonica player best known as the frontman of the band Huey Lewis and the News. He was raised in Marin County, California, and attended Edna Maguire Junior High School in Mill Valley. He later enrolled at the Lawrenceville School, a prestigious all-male preparatory school in New Jersey, graduating in 1967. Following that, Lewis studied at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 5 Jul, 1950
- Age
- 69 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- New York City
- Education
- Cornell University
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- Singer-songwriter, rock musician
- Net Worth 2021
- 25 million
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Musical Beginnings with Clover
In 1971, Huey Lewis joined the Bay Area band Clover, where he honed his skills as a harmonica player and vocalist. The band found moderate success, particularly in the United Kingdom, but never achieved major commercial success in the United States. Clover disbanded in 1978, prompting Lewis to explore other musical opportunities. Shortly thereafter, he contributed harmonica to Thin Lizzy’s live album, Live and Dangerous, marking one of his early professional breakthroughs.
Formation of Huey Lewis and the News
After Clover, Lewis formed a new group initially called Huey Lewis and the American Express. Due to potential trademark issues and at the urging of manager Bob Brown, the band was renamed Huey Lewis and the News. Their self-titled debut album received little commercial attention. However, their second release, Picture This, climbed to number 13 on the Billboard charts and marked their first taste of mainstream success.
