Gary Lewis is an American musician known for leading the 1960s pop rock band Gary Lewis & the Playboys.
He is the son of comedian Jerry Lewis and singer Patti Palmer.
The band had several top 10 hits in the 1960s, including This Diamond Ring, Count Me In, Save Your Heart for Me and Everybody Loves a Clown.
Lewis was the first artist in the 1960s to have his first seven releases reach the Billboard Top 10 chart.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and continued to tour with different versions of the Playboys after his initial success.
Lewis and the Playboys are still actively performing at various events.
Siblings
Lewis had a total of ten siblings.
His siblings include Debi Loyd, Lori Davis, Shari, Danielle Sarah, Christopher Joseph, Joseph, Scott, Ronald and Anthony Lewis.
This large family dynamic likely played a significant role in shaping Gary’s life and career, providing him with a support system and possibly influencing his musical pursuits.
The bond between siblings can be a powerful force in an individual’s life, offering companionship, shared experiences and a sense of belonging.
In Lewis’s case, his siblings may have been sources of inspiration, encouragement and camaraderie throughout his journey as a musician and beyond.
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Career
Lewis was the leader of the 1960s pop rock band Gary Lewis & the Playboys.
He was the son of famous comedian Jerry Lewis and singer Patti Palmer.
The band had a string of top 10 hits in the 1960s, including This Diamond Ring, Count Me In, Save Your Heart for Me and Everybody Loves a Clown.
Lewis was the first and only artist in the 1960s to have his first seven releases reach the Billboard Top 10 chart.
In 1965, he was named Male Vocalist of the Year by Cash Box magazine, beating out Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.
Lewis made numerous appearances on popular TV shows like American Bandstand, Hullabaloo and The Tonight Show.
Military service
Lewis was drafted into the United States Army in January 1967 during the Vietnam War era.
He spent two months stationed at the Saigon Airport in Vietnam before being stationed in South Korea with the Eighth Army for the rest of his service.
Initially hesitant about going to Vietnam, Lewis later acknowledged his military service as a period of personal growth.
While in the Army, he declined an offer to form a band and perform at USO clubs, opting for a regular job instead.
Upon his return, Lewis found that his music career had declined due to changes in the music industry, with the emergence of artists like Jimi Hendrix and The Doors.
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