The Outfield frontman Tony Lewis, whose distinctive high-pitched vocals can be heard on ‘80s classics like “All The Love,” “Say It Isn’t So,” and the enduring smash “Your Love,” has died, according to a statement released Tuesday morning by his publicist, Bari Lieberman. The Outfield released five more albums at a sporadic pace — 1989’s Voices of Babylon, 1990’s Diamond Days, 1992’s Rockeye, 2004’s Anytime Now, and 2011’s Replay — but when Spinks died in 2014, Lewis took a hiatus from his career to mourn. Get back out there. He said: “It is with deep sadness and sorrow to report that Tony Lewis, singer of the ‘80s rock band the Outfield, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away yesterday, October 19th, at the age of 62 near London, England. He added: “The first year after John passed, I didn’t even want to listen to music. He released an EP earlier this year, Unplugged – The Acoustic Sessions. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper,
Strictly Come Dancing 2020: Nicola Adams to win with secret advantage? Lewis is the second founding member of the powerpop band to pass away, following primary songwriter John Spinks’s death from liver cancer at age 60. You know you love doing it. The artist had been working on a new EP, which was set to be released in Spring 2021. The Outfield in 1986, left to right, Tony Lewis, Alan Jackman and John Spinks. I didn’t even want to pick up a guitar. Three other tracks from Play Deep, “Say It Isn't So,” “All the Love,” and “Everytime You Cry,” also cracked the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. He died "suddenly and unexpectedly" on Monday near London, according to a … Lewis is survived by his wife of 35 years, Carol, his two daughters Gemma and Rosie, and three grandchildren. Talented guy.”. Tony Lewis has died aged 62. "Tony Lewis’s legacy will live on forever through his beautiful family and his legendary music. Tony's cause of death is currently unknown. The Outfield achieved success in the mid-1980s and are best known for their hit single Your Love.

Although that band broke up in the early ‘80s, eventually Lewis and Spinks reconnected and formed the Baseball Boys, who later changed their name to the Outfield. It’s what you do best.'. Billboard Hot 100 Chart in 1986 and is still widely known today. Follow Lyndsey on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Amazon, and Spotify. Guitar great Eddie Van Halen dead from throat cancer at age 65, Trailblazing ‘I Am Woman’ singer Helen Reddy dead at age 78, Kool & the Gang co-founder Ronald ‘Khalis’ Bell dead at 68, Reggae pioneer Toots Hibbert dead at age 77, Quiet Riot’s Frankie Banali dies after battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ fan favorite Chi Chi DeVayne dead at 34 from rare illness. Billboard Hot 100 Chart in 1986 and is still widely known today, with features in various TV spots and commercials, gaining millions of streams each month. Tony Lewis dead: The Outfield frontman has died aged 62, Tony Lewis was best known as a vocalist and bassist in The Outfield, Amanda Holden has Ofcom complaint from Piers Morgan over nipple dress, Tony Lewis dead: The Outfield frontman died 'suddenly' and 'unexpectedly', Tony Lewis with The Outfield members John Spinks and drummer Alan Jackman, Love Actually star Thomas Brodie-Sangster addresses 'anger', James Jordan in worrying discovery after moment with baby daughter, Gethin Jones announces new move away from The One Show. The band’s hit Your Love reached number six on the U.S. He said: “It … The Outfield was one of my all time favourite bands. After a lengthy career with The Outfield, Tony began working as a solo artist. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Tony Lewis, singer and bassist of English rock band The Outfield, died at age 62. “Rest In Peace Tony Lewis. Thank you for all the wonderful music,” a second commented. “I didn’t want to reproduce his voice. According to a statement, Lewis died at his home near London … Lewis was born Dec. 21, 1957 in London’s working-class East End neighborhood, and he formed the prog-rock group Sirius B with friend Spinks when they were teenagers.
“Lewis and the late John Spinks took the ‘80s by storm with the Outfield’s infectious pop songs, including ‘Your Love,’ ‘All the Love’, and ‘Say It Isn’t So.’ ‘Your Love” reached No. “That’s why I didn’t want to continue the band’s name. The singer's publicist Bari Lieberman has confirmed the news of his death in a statement this evening. Tony said his long-term wife Carol encouraged him to get back into music as a solo artist. He was 62. Tributes have flooded in for the late singer on social media this evening.

When John passed, for me, The Outfield just stopped.”, DON'T MISS...Gary Lineker erupts over attack on 'lecturing' star's mask-less shop [REACTION]Monty Don: Gardeners' World host opens up on 'bleak' health battle [HEALTH]Gogglebox's Dave Griffiths addresses new look' - 'I feel like a fraud' [REVEALED]. … Tony Lewis’s legacy will live on forever through his beautiful family and his legendary music. Tony reportedly died Tuesday near his home in … His publicist added: “Tony Lewis’s legacy will live on forever through his beautiful family and his legendary music. He eventually returned to music, collaborating with his wife Carol on the 2018 solo album Out of the Darkness and reforming the Outfield to play various ‘80s-nostalgia package tours. Tony Lewis, best known as a member of the Outfield who had the hit single "Your Love," has died. Tony’s music touched people around the globe for decades,” read Lieberman’s statement.

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Speaking to Forbes he said: “Our trademark was our harmonies. The family requests their privacy during this difficult time.” Lewis was born Dec. 21, 1957 in London’s working-class East End neighborhood, and he formed the prog-rock group Sirius B with friend Spinks when they were teenagers. 9 on the Billboard 200 in the States, largely on the strength of “Your Love.” That song has since been covered or sampled more than 1,000 times, notably by Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, B.o.B, Less Than Jake, Wyclef Jean, Lloyd, and Morgan Page, and it was also the inspiration for a memorable Saturday Night Live skit featuring a cameo by HAIM. “[She said] 'Start recording. Express. The singer's publicist Bari Lieberman has confirmed the news of his death in a statement this evening. Obviously John’s voice is not on this album. Tony Lewis, the singer of ’80s pop-rock band The Outfield, has died at the age of 62. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. The Outfield's Tony Lewis has died at age 62.

Tony Lewis’s legacy will live on forever through his beautiful family and his legendary music. “Tony’s music touched people around the globe for decades.”, He added: “Lewis and the late John Spinks took the ‘80s by storm with the Outfield’s infectious pop songs, including Your Love, All the Love, and Say It Isn’t So.”. The lead singer and bassist of the "Your Love" band died on Tuesday morning at his London home, according to a … (Photo: Paul Natkin/Getty Images), Tony Lewis of the Outfield performs at NostalgiaCon at the Anaheim Convention Center on Sept. 28, 2019 in Anaheim, Calif. (Photo: Manny Hernandez/Getty Images), Tony Lewis: UK singer whose band The Outfield made it big in US, dies, Every Senior In United States Urged To Wear This $49 SmartWatch, Tony Lewis Dies: Lead Singer Of “Your Love” Band The Outfield Was 62, The Outfield's Tony Lewis Dead at 62: 'He Was a Beautiful Soul', What an Online College Degree Should Cost in 2019, Tony Lewis, Lead Singer Of The Outfield, Dead At 62, Donald Trump Causes A Fuss Over Upcoming ‘60 Minutes’ Interview, Mass evacuations, flooding, as Saudel nears Vietnam, These CIA Records Prove Julia Child Was A War Hero, 'Bachelorette' slammed for pressuring male contestants to strip naked: 'Incredibly inappropriate', Rumer Willis responds to 'harsh' criticism of photo shoot: 'I was not prepared for the amount of negativity', Klopp and Wijnaldum upset wtih nature of Van Dijk's injury, Archewell: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle launch new website for non-profit organisation, Canada police officer found not guilty in death of mentally ill Black man. A third penned: “RIP Tony Lewis of the Outfield. Tony Lewis has died aged 62. We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. He's survived by his wife Carol, his two daughters and three grandchildren.

2020 sucks.”. “I didn’t know where I was. He was 62 years old. Charley Webb unveils new addition as she addresses problem at home, Gary Lineker erupts over attack on 'lecturing' star's mask-less shop, Monty Don: Gardeners' World host opens up on 'bleak' health battle, Gogglebox's Dave Griffiths addresses new look' - 'I feel like a fraud'. One fan wrote: “RIP Tony Lewis who unexpectedly passed away today. Yellowstone real-life romance: Are any of the cast dating each other? The family requests their privacy during this difficult time.”. He said: “It is with deep sadness and sorrow to report that Tony Lewis, singer of the ‘80s rock band the Outfield, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away yesterday, October 19th, at the age of 62 near London, England. Tony had previously discussed going solo following the death of his band mate John Spinks in 2014. READ MORE: Charley Webb unveils new addition as she addresses problem at home, “The family requests their privacy during this difficult time.”. The cause of Lewis’s death was not revealed at press time. I was just so lost.”. Caught them live 3-4 times on some bills back in the day. Tony Lewis, the lead singer and bassist from British rock band The Outfield, has died “unexpectedly.” He was 62. “It is with deep sadness and sorrow to report that Tony Lewis, singer of the ‘80s rock band the Outfield, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away yesterday, October 19th, at the age of 62 near London, England. The band's line-up consisted of guitarist John Spinks, Tony and drummer Alan Jackman. Tony Lewis-- best known as the "Your Love" singer for the British rock band The Outfield -- has died. 6 on the U.S.