Who is Gary Lewis?
Q: Who is Gary Lewis?
A: Gary Lewis is an American musician born in Newark, New Jersey. He is the son of actor/director and comedian Jerry Lewis and was the leader of a band called Gary Lewis & the Playboys.
Q: Which famous songs did Gary Lewis & the Playboys have?
A: Gary Lewis & the Playboys had several hit records during the 1960s, including "This Diamond Ring", "She's Just My Style", "Save Your Heart For Me", "Count Me In", and "Everybody Loves A Clown".
Q: Who played drums on the Playboys recordings?
A: Jim Keltner often played drums on the Playboys recordings, even though Lewis played drums onstage.
Q: Who produced most of Gary Lewis & the Playboys' records?
A: Snuff Garrett produced most of Gary Lewis & the Playboys' records.
Q: How did Gary Lewis pay tribute to his father, Jerry Lewis?
A: Lewis included a tribute to his father in the song "Time Stands Still", imitating Jerry Lewis's familiar comic voice on the record, and he and the Playboys performed the theme song to his 1966 comedy film Way... Way Out.
Q: What happened to the band when Gary Lewis was drafted into the United States Army in 1967?
A: When Lewis was drafted into the United States Army in 1967, the Playboys disbanded.
Q: What has Gary Lewis done since his Army service?
A: After he served in the Army, Lewis had no more hit records, but continued to perform at oldies concerts and charity shows, including some of the Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual telethons, hosted by Jerry Lewis.
