Huey Lewis
Huey Lewis, born Hugh Anthony Cregg III on July 5, 1950, in New York City, is an American musician, songwriter, and actor best known as the frontman of the band Huey Lewis and the News. Raised in Marin County, California, Lewis excelled academically, achieving a perfect score on the math portion of the SAT, and attended the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey. He developed an interest in music during his teenage years, particularly the harmonica, which he learned while hitchhiking across the country and Europe.
Lewis initially attended Cornell University but dropped out to pursue a music career. He joined the band Clover in 1971, which eventually relocated to England and contributed to Elvis Costello's debut album. After Clover disbanded, Lewis returned to the U.S. and formed Huey Lewis and the News. The band achieved significant success in the 1980s with hits like "The Power of Love," "I Want a New Drug," and "Hip to Be Square." Their album "Sports" became one of the best-selling pop releases in the U.S.
In addition to his music career, Lewis appeared in films such as "Back to the Future," which featured his song "The Power of Love." Despite retiring from singing in 2018 due to hearing loss, Huey Lewis remains a celebrated figure in rock music.
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