Happy birthday! Huey Lewis turns 66 today

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The iconic and legendary singer turns 66 on Sunday, Jul. 5, 2026.
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Huey Lewis and the News frontman Huey Lewis is celebrating his 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-actor Huey Lewis has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lewis, a cultural icon

Born Hugh Anthony Cregg III in New York on July 5, 1960, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Lewis' not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Huey hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Huey Lewis as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Huey, you're the best!

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