Huey Lewis is Battling Tragedy Once Again

Huey Lewis and the News dominated the music genre in the 1980s. They were responsible for new sounds, smash hits, and memorable movie soundtracks. His career has lasted 4 decades, and he is a legend of pop music. However, on his road to the top of the music industry, there have been some good times and bad. His life and career aren’t without spectacular triumphs and painful tragedies.

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Lewis grew up in New York City. The clubs and music venues here caught Lewis’s interest at a young age. His artistic parents also fueled his creative side. However, his parents divorced when he was young. Yet, this news had a silver lining. Folk musician Billy Roberts moved into the apartment and nurtured Lewis’ love of music.

Fast forward to the 1980s and he is now the front man for the band Huey Lewis and the News. In 1984 the album Sports went platinum. The album shot up to number two on the billboard. Beyond that, the album had 4 tracks that reached the top ten. Heart of Rock and Roll and I Want a New Drug both reached number one in the rankings.

At the height of the band’s popularity, Huey Lewis lost the hearing in his right ear. Lewis was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease. The condition is an inner ear problem that distorts sound, blocks hearing, and can induce vertigo. Yet, Lewis continued making music.

Huey Lewis’ music also made a splash in the film industry. The band plays an important role in Back to the Future and American Psycho.

Today, Lewis is now losing hearing in both of his ears. He can no longer hear the melodies he plays. As such, he is set to release his final album and retire from music.

It’s sad to see, but in a 40-year career, Lewis has done almost everything in the industry.

Huey Lewis is Battling Tragedy Once Again
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