Huey Lewis and the News is an American rock band based in San Francisco, California. They had a run of hit singles during the 1980s and early 1990s, eventually achieving 19 top ten singles across the Billboard Hot 100, Adult Contemporary, and Mainstream Rock charts. Their most successful album, Sports, was released in 1983. The album, along with its videos being featured on MTV, catapulted the group to worldwide fame. Their popularity expanded when the song "The Power of Love" was featured in the 1985 film Back to the Future. "The Power of Love" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
| Origin | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, pop rock, blue-eyed soul, blues rock |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Labels | Chrysalis, Elektra, BMG |
| Associated acts | Clover |
| Members | Huey Lewis, Johnny Colla, Sean Hopper, Bill Gibson, John Pierce, Stef Burns, James Harrah |
| Past members | Mario Cipollina, Chris Hayes |
About Huey Lewis and the News
Pop rock outfit that earned 19 top 10 singles across various charts, including the Billboard Hot 100, Adult Contemporary, and Mainstream Rocks. They sold over 30 million records worldwide.
Achievement of Huey Lewis and the News
Their single "The Power of Love" was the recipient of an Academy Award nomination for being featured in the movie Back to the Future. They are mentioned numerous times in the novel and film American Psycho.
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Latest information about Huey Lewis and the News updated on July 28 2021.
