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Tony G Lewis (21 December 1957 – 19 October 2020) was an English singer and musician. He was the lead singer and bassist of the pop-rock band The Outfield, best known for their hit single "Your Love". After a long career with that band, Lewis began work as a solo artist, releasing his first album Out of the Darkness in 2018 on Madison Records. Early life Lewis was born on 21 December 1957 in the East End of London and grew up in a tough, working-class neighbourhood. Music served as a bright spot in his life, and his love for music started early. The radio was always on in Lewis’ home, and his first influences were classics of the 1960s. At age 9 Lewis first heard the Beatles, and he was immediately hooked by the British rock band. Later he became a big fan of T. Rex, David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, and other glam rock bands from the 1970s.In secondary school Lewis took his love of music a step further, forming his first band with Alan Jackman; Lewis played bass guitar, and Jackman played drums.A few years later the two joined up with guitar player John Spinks and formed a progressive rock band they named Sirius B. But in the mid-1970s the punk-rock scene was exploding in London; the progressive music of Sirius B was no longer in demand, and they disbanded. Lewis then went out on his own, playing in various local bands and clubs around London, often stepping up to the microphone to sing lead vocals. The Outfield Lewis was playing gigs around London when Spinks ran into him again. He heard Lewis singing and was inspired to get the band back together. They joined up again with Jackman, this time forming a band they called the Baseball Boys. They toured around the UK, honing the power-pop sound that had been their signature. After touring for a while and tightening up their sound, the band gained a reputation for playing "American-sounding" music. After recording demos at Scarf Studios, they caught a break when they signed with an American management company. The new manager suggested a name change to the Outfield, and helped them sign a record deal. The Outfield released their first album in 1985, Play Deep.Play Deep became a multi-platinum selling album and reached the Top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 200 chart. The single "Your Love" made it to number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.The Outfield toured extensively, and the band released their second album Bangin in 1987, and a third album, Voices of Babylon, in 1989. Throughout the late 1980s the band continued to tour throughout the United States.After Voices of Babylon was released drummer Jackman parted ways with the band, but Lewis continued to work with Spinks and various drummers to continue recording as the Outfield, releasing albums on a fairly regular basis: 1989: Voices of Babylon 1990: Diamond Days 1992: Rockeye 2006: Anytime Now 2011: ReplaySolo career In 2014, Spinks died of liver cancer at the age of 60. His friendship and musical partnership meant a lot to Lewis, and the loss of his friend was devastating. Afterwards, Lewis decided to take a break from music for two years. His wife Carol eventually encouraged him to begin recording again, and get back to what he really loved doing, and what had always brought him comfort. He returned to his solo roots, revisiting early lyrical ideas and playing around with a body of backing tracks. Eventually, he teamed up with his wife Carol; he discovered she had a talent for writing lyrics.Lewis and his wife collaborated on a new body of work, taking on the spirit of the Outfield while allowing Lewis’ own style to shine through. In October 2017, with the support of Randy Sadd of Protocol Entertainment (who was a radio promoter for the Outfield from 2004 to 2011), Lewis was introduced to Tanner Hendon and was signed to the latter's record label Madison Records. A new album was soon released, Out of the Darkness, featuring the lead-off single "Into the Light". On this new album, Lewis played all the instruments, as well as producing and recording everything himself. Death Lewis died on 19 October 2020, aged 62, at his home near London. His cause of death was not given. References External links Official site Tony Lewis discography at Discogs. Discover the Tony Lewis popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Tony Lewis books.
Best Seller Tony Lewis Books of 2024
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From Gold Teeth to Gold Jacket
Edgerrin James, John Harris & Peyton ManningHow a young man with a solid work ethic carried himself out of poverty to the pinnacle of professional sports and business. Before he turned sixteen, Edgerrin James had already de...
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Anglo Republic
Simon CarswellAs late as 2007, Anglo Irish Bank was a darling of the markets, internationally recognized as one of the fastest growing financial institutions in the world. By 2008, it was bust. ...
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Donald Campbell
David TremayneGenerations are familiar with the haunting black and white television footage of Donald Campbell somersaulting to his death in his famous Bluebird boat on Coniston Water in January...
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State of Louisiana v. Tony Charles Lewis
Second Circuit. Court of Appeal of LouisianaPUBLIC DOMAIN CITE: STATE V. LEWIS , 21,778 (La. App. 2 Cir. 9/26/90); 567 So. 2d 726 Appealed from the Eighth Judicial District Court for the Parish of Winn, Louisiana; Trial Cour...
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Lawyer X
Anthony Dowsley & Patrick CarlyonUnderbelly meets Molly's Game the true crime investigation that rewrote the story of Melbourne's infamous gangland war and triggered a royal commission.Melbourne's gangland war wa...
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All That Glitters
John GapperThe definitive, classic account of the fall of the House of Baring and the ultimate rogue trader Nick Leeson.John Gapper, Associate Editor of the Financial Times, and his coauthor ...
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Tony Monroe Lewis v. State Indiana
Supreme Court Of IndianaThis cause comes to us on the States petition to Transfer from the Fourth District Court of Appeals. DefendantAppellant Tony Monroe Lewis was convicted of burglary and theft in Mar...
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Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions
Ed ZwickA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER This heartfelt and wry career memoir from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends o...
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Find Fix Finish
Ben McKelveyThe new book from the bestselling author of The Commando and Mosul.It was Australia's longest war, and also our most secretive.In the craggy mountains, green belts and digital batt...
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Fangio
Gerald DonaldsonJuan Manuel Fangio's name is indelibly inscribed in the record books and many consider him to be the greatest driver in history. It was 46 years before his record of five World Cha...
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Capital
Karl Marx & Ben Fowkes'A groundbreaking work of economic analysis. It is also a literary masterpice' Francis Wheen, GuardianOne of the most notorious and influential works of modern times, Capital is an...
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Team of Rivals
Doris Kearns GoodwinOne of the most influential books of the past fifty years, Team of Rivals is Pulitzer Prize–winning author and esteemed presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin’s modern classic...
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How To Read The Financial Pages
Michael BrettStripping away the mystique from the world of investment and finance, How to Read the Financial Pages is a layman's guide to reading and understanding the financial press and the m...
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Best American Poetry 2018
David LehmanThe 2018 edition of the Best American Poetry“a ‘best’ anthology that really lives up to its title” (Chicago Tribune)collects the most significant poems of the year, chosen by Poet ...
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Stand-Up Guys
Kate Etue & Caroline SiegristStandUp Guys presents a diverse range of 50 Christian men, who saw social and world issues and decided to make their voices heard. Through biographical information paired with illu...
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Laughing Legends
Jeffrey Gurian, Richie Tienken & Chris RockOnce in a lifetime a venue comes along that changes show business dramatically, that fosters growth and camaraderie, experimentation and freedom. The Comic Strip is one of those pl...
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Abraham Lincoln, a Man of Faith and Courage
Joe WheelerHow Lincoln's Faith Shaped His Leadership Undoubtedly the most revered leader in American history, Abraham Lincoln has had more books written about him than all our nation's presi...
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My World in Motion
Jo WhileyJo Whiley is someone millions of us recognise but very few of us know. Jo's a mother, sister, DJ, wife and musicindustry insider who throughout her career and in an age of fleetin...
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SLUGG
Tony LewisSlugg: A Boy’s Life in the Age of Mass Incarceration is a blueprint for survival and a demonstration of the power of love, sacrifice, and service. The son of a Kingpin and the prin...
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Paper Tigers
Nicholas ColeridgePaper Tigers is a riveting, authoritative and indepth study of newspaper barons of the world – men and women who wield immense power, and whose everchanging media empires make comp...
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Crisis and Chaos
Jerome M. AdamsHard truths and surprising insights about our COVID19 response from America’s former top doctor.When COVID19 began spreading rapidly, the world was taken by surprise. As the ensuin...
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Abraham Lincoln Civil War Stories
Joe WheelerThis new edition of this classic collection of stories about Abraham Lincoln includes rewritten introductions to each story that draw relevancies and lessons from this great man of...