Huey Lewis and the News is on tour this summer! Yes, the 80s super band that gave you “I Want a New Drug,” “Jacob’s Ladder,” “The Power of Love” and “Heart and Soul” are back. These tunes were all top selling singles from Huey Lewis and the News that still sound great today. Did you know that Huey’s real name is Hugh Anthony Cregg III?
Huey Lewis led the lawsuit against Ray Parker Jr for similarities between Ray’s “Gostbuster” theme and Huey’s “I Want a New Drug” song.
Finally, one of the bands biggest songs, “Power of Love,” appeared in the ‘Back to the Future’ movie. Huey initially told the producers he was going to pass when asked to write a song for the movie. We’re glad he didn’t.
Let’s take a look at some tour dates from this great group…
May 18th, Catoosa OK
May 19th, Mulvane KS
May 20th, Durant OK
May 26th, Biloxi MS
May 27th, Tunica Resorts MS
May 28th, Lake Charles LA
June 17th, Valdosta GA
July 8th, Fort Dodge IA
July 12th, Oskosh WI
June 13th, Montgomery AL
July 14th, Lawrenceburg IN
July 15th, Chicago IL
August 3rd, Costa Mesa CA
August 11th, Lincoln CA
August 25th, Troutdale OR