Huey Lewis
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Hugh Anthony Cregg III (born July 5, 1950),[1] known professionally as Huey Lewis, is an American singer, songwriter, and actor.
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Huey Lewis | |
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Born | Hugh Anthony Cregg III (1950-07-05) July 5, 1950 (age 73) New York City, U.S. |
Education | Cornell University |
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Years active | 1967–present |
Spouse |
Sidney Conroy
(m. 1983; div. 1989) |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Hugh Cregg (grandfather) |
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Member of | Huey Lewis and the News |
Formerly of | Clover |
Website | hueylewisandthenews |
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Lewis sings lead and plays harmonica for his band, Huey Lewis and the News, in addition to writing or co-writing many of the band's songs. The band is perhaps best known for their third, and best-selling, album Sports, and their contribution to the soundtrack of the 1985 feature film Back to the Future. Lewis previously played with the band Clover from 1972 to 1979.