The Life and Death of Tony Lewis

[@rolandrodriguez3854]

I still listen to the Outfield. I'm 69 yrs.

[@EdCollects]

I do also, they have so many great songs 👊👊

[@Juice_WRLD1998]

i’m only 25 I listen to it because it’s a good song

[@larrygarcia6356]

I’m 46 still listening to all their stuff.

[@higbeedoug]

I'm still 30, for 37 years now.

[@laughingchanneltv9218]

I love their music still 😢

[@markchapman4466]

Still on my playlist, and I'm 57. I was very lucky to grow up with 80s music 🖤

[@mikekelly6023]

Rip Tony your music touches hundreds of millions of people ❤God bless u

[@EdCollects]

🙏🙏👊👊

[@RoseorRosieHWeinstein]

Rest in peace guys

[@PalindromeDesign]

"Voices of Babylon"..... never get tired of hearing it. Always makes me sad to know that both guys are gone. And I'm always amazed at the synchronization of one to write songs for the other to sing so perfectly when they are so different as individuals. That was a true team.

[@karlmoore7406]

Definitely my favourite of their songs 👍

[@AmericanFlyOnTheWall]

The Outfield was my favorite band of all time. I finally got to meet Tony and his lovely wife, Carol, in Atlanta in 2018. Tony treated fans like friends. If you were a longtime fan, he treated you like family.

[@robertstinnette1926]

Started listening to them in 1987. I was seventeen years old. They were my favorite band ,when I was a sophomore. They will always be apart of my youth.Thank you Tony.

[@EdCollects]

They have so many great songs, I still listen to them A lot.

[@larrygarcia6356]

This band was definitely NOT a one hit wonder. They had countless other hits but only known for Your Love. Very much an underrated band.

[@EdCollects]

Your Love isn't even my favorite song on that album! 👊👊

[@larrygarcia6356]

@@EdCollects all the love and mystery man are definitely stands out for me. But as a whole the album is top tier. Hell even the closing song nervous alibi is a banger.

[@IndigoStarrAz]

Check out "Voices of Babylon".

[@Bikewithlove]

“Replay” is an incredible album - one of my favorite of all time, and definitely up there with “Play Deep” and “Voices of Babylon.” I remember when “Babylon” came out - it was right before ‘grunge.’ While Nirvana may have disrupted the trajectory of a lot of bands at the time, for myself personally “Voices of Babylon” disrupted grunge. While my friends were getting into the Seattle bands, “Babylon” set the tone for me, and it protected me psychologically against the false messaging of cultural resentment of that time. The Outfield wer nothing to scoff at - there are a lot of honest ideas in their songs. “Replay” also helped me to process the darkest transitional time in my life involving an artistic breakthrough, the death of my parents and subsequent exile from Philadelphia, and the realization of our current epidemic of psychopathology. “Replay” was part of my soundtrack for that time, because of the Outfield’s observations on that album of what’s true for those of us who preserved our health and sanity.

[@larrygarcia6356]

@@Bikewithlove this band has definitely been a saving grace for me as well. Their first three albums are bangers for me.

[@KZIGGYZIG]

I played "Play Deep" into the ground when I was in the Army. I drove from Illinois to Ft. Bragg NC and listened to this album, and Metalica the entire way. RIP Tony.

[@EdCollects]

Thanks for your service!!

[@AmericanFlyOnTheWall]

I was born just north of Bragg. When I was in Signal School at Fort Gordon, I would play Play Deep and Bangin' all the way back to NC every weekend.

[@angrytater2456]

I hope you didn't get hurt drinking the water at Ft. Bragg.

[@ManOfManyAccents90]

My mom went to a Night Ranger concert that the Outfield opened at the Crown Coliseum back in '87.

[@patoshannessy3775]

Loved those guys in the 80’s. Still do. Part of the soundtrack of my youth. RIP.

[@EdCollects]

They were amazing! 👊👊

[@nayeresfandiari520]

Nothing beats the mighty 80s. 🎶

[@christinarobleto1786]

Loved the song "Say it isn't so" sad he died but his music lives on.

[@EdCollects]

That's my favorite song from the Outfield 👊

[@RoseorRosieHWeinstein]

Your love is brilliant I'm 46 years old now

[@BlackJackzOO]

"You've got the magic touch!"

[@jasonlommen4769]

Mine too!

[@FeBowPlays]

Who found those vid from I am not a jack o lantern my name is Lewis

[@galaxy98765]

Ed, I was at that same gig you were at in Seattle when Tony and his group performed there. At the Triple Door, right? I was right in front of the stage! The rythym guitar player and I were so close to each other, we were interacting with each other the whole time, even carrying on a conversation at times. Remember when they kept joking that they were all hungry? I asked Shawn, the rythym guitarist, if he was hungry, too, and he said "starving"! After the show, he gave me a hug and said "thank you for being my biggest fan"! Then told me to drive home safely. What a nice man he is! Out in the lobby, I got to talk to Tony a little bit, he was very nice, too, and he signed my paper and wrote "All the best". That entire evening was a lot of fun! Was shocked just a little over a year later when he passed away. I really miss him and John. Take care, and thanks for this video!

[@EdCollects]

I'm sorry, I just saw your comment. Yeah, we were at the same show! I'm kicking myself for not sticking around after the show to meet him. He still sounded great!

[@-.Steven]

Wow! What a Great Story! Thanks for sharing that! ❤

[@georgebarry8640]

I met Tony just before he went on at a gig in Austin,Texas. Very positive guy. The music The Outfield made stands up STILL. Strong melodies, very real sentiments, great playing (for the song!!!!)...its what made them so much better than the competition. I chatted with their producer once and he stated,wryly, "A little band that sold a Billion records". I think his sarcasm was an attempt to state how superior their music was and how..later...people insensitively forgot about them. But I will never forget Tony,John and Allan. Their music is etched on my heart.

[@markcarr5142]

True story: Back in the 80's The Outfield was supposed to play at The Summit in Houston, Tx. Apparently, it got canceled, and only God knows how, but they played in front of the wave pool at Splashtown in Spring, Tx. I was working that night, and got to meet all 3 members of the band in the back Employee area. John Spinks and Tony Lewis were really nice to me, and I asked them to autograph my time card. I still have it, packed up some where in my attic. It was one of the best summers of my life, and this topped it off, as it happened at the end of that summer.

[@ManOfManyAccents90]

My dad introduced me to the Outfield when I was 3. He had the Playing the Field cassette. I'm 25 now, and there is no band that could ever take the place of The Outfield. Massively underrated band and just good guys

[@Musicman3832]

Rip Tony. I’m a 14 year old guitarist, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. We all love you Tony ❤

[@nayeresfandiari520]

RIP Tony🙏 Thank u for all the amazing songs and the amazing memories they've created for so many. You are missed...

[@EdCollects]

😔😔🙏🙏🙏👊

[@pjsmoov72]

As an 80s Gen Xer, I'll never stop listening to The Outfield. Glad I was able to see them in concert in Va Beach, Va back in the early 2000s with guests Berlin & Asia.

[@-.Steven]

Saw The Outfield open for Journey in 1986! The Outfield was so great, I remember thinking, Journey better bring their A game, They Did! One of the best concerts I've ever been to.

[@Teddy31976]

I saw them in concert back in the 80's. They were great 😃

[@davidmtaylor973]

I still like that song I'm 56

[@EdCollects]

It's definitely one of my favorite songs from the 80s.

[@SonovaBish]

I was a little kid when their album came out. I won a copy of the album from the radio station. I still have it.

[@lovebuzz1979]

Power pop at its height Great band..rip Tony

[@EdCollects]

Yeah I'm still obsessed with them!

[@magicmatt1969]

the outfield were simply fantastic and one of the very best of their ERA, underrated for sure

[@larasikora5534]

WOW great song JOSIE great memories this is such a sad ending...A LOT OF THOSE

[@EdCollects]

Yeah he looked so full of life when I saw him a year before he passed. I regret not waiting around to meet him after the show.

[@edenward4713]

Don’t stop singing lol! Thank you for these

[@EdCollects]

Thanks for watching 😃👊👊

[@DebiG1057]

So sorry. He had an amazing voice.

[@lisalee2885]

Just listened to them today...Miss them and Love them ❤❤❤

[@artdonovandesign]

It's impossible to duplicate Tony's incredible vocals❤

[@ROrr-vt9yg]

The Outfield was & still is one of my all time faves. So good. It’s heart breaking that 2 key members have passed. May they rest in peace. ❤❤

[@patsyjones1454]

Because it's nobody's business. Let him rest in peace. 😢

[@fredkuhn165]

In other words. He was vaccinated

[@knucklesandwich6117]

It sure would help peers or younger people to know how humans are dying now more than ever in their 40s through early 60’s if they would give just a warning of chemicals found in bloodstreams

[@see-rious-ley]

This wonderful singer had such incredible pipes!!! I mean, he held his own amongst some of the most talented artists in one of the biggest music eras itself, which speaks volume. His band was simply outstanding with its members, so we were definitely lucky they got together!!! His presence will always be missed, but his legacy and his band will always remain forever intact in our hearts. 🙏🙏🙏

[@gunman-6646]

That's sad. He was awesome!

[@danielh377]

He was a close friend of a friend of mine who promoted 80s bands. My buddy was torn up when he died, as was I when my buddy died.

[@EdCollects]

😔😔👊👊🙏🙏

[@rogersimpson9725]

I Love The Outfield! A very underrated band in my opinion. Every song they put out was a hit as far as I can tell.

[@EdCollects]

Yeah I still listen to them A LOT!

[@rozchristopherson648]

I’m 63. I love that song. ❤

[@GaryJohnson-l8l]

Im62. Listen to there music a lot . Thank you sir.

[@lilmoe4364]

This guy's voice gets as high as Snoop Dogg

[@markhernandez8458]

God bless the both of them they were awesome had there first album 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️💯

[@JR-zv6qm]

I hear that song a few times a week on Sirius. Definitely a catchy tune.

[@DanielDeere-z5i]

What an awesome band. Saw them in 1986 at South Padre Island Texas with the Starship. after the concert as we were driving over the causeway.. he had his head out the window waving at people.... so cool. Rip Tony and John.

[@waynecartee9637]

Great Band. Saw them live. Still her their songs at the pubs when I visited England. RIP to both of them.

[@ebrown7338]

OHMYGOSH! LOVED HOW YOU BROKE OUT SINGING!

[@EdCollects]

My daughter hates it so I stopped 😥

[@ebrown7338]

@@EdCollects Well... you're a dad first, so I guess we have to defer to your daughter's wishes! :)

[@Hachizukatenzo]

I just listened "your love" Today. Everytime the end of the song really gets me.

[@cliftonharmon2403]

That has to be the hardest vocal to sing of all time outside of like opera. This guy had amazing pipes 👍🏾

[@richardltutsonjr4073]

I still listen to them all the time at home in my car & i"m 58 wow didn't know he passed away

[@MamasGroove]

I didn’t know he passed…we were close in age. He & the band were awesome. Forever May You Rest In Peace💙

[@lisalee2885]

Thank you for this 🙏👍

[@cedricsmith2567]

I was today old w/I knew about this! RIH Mr.Tony 🕊 and thanks for the smash "Your Love!" Music and Sports are the only two that brings us (🤜🏾🤛🏻) all together! Y'all be kind to one another!

[@QuincyDisneyVegan]

I grew up listening to "Your Love" since it's debut in the 80s, but i only recently a few years ago learned it was the Outfield that sung it. I use to think it was Rick Springfield. But anyways, i love them and i love your singing! Sing on, fellow crooner! I'm sure that John and Tony are enjoying this video in Heaven.

[@maryhorn3829]

I love this man. RIP

[@retiredatforty]

I subscribed just because you sang. Awesome.

[@EdCollects]

My daughter won't let me sing in videos anymore, obvious reasons 😃😃😆😆

[@retiredatforty]

@@EdCollects My mom used to tell me, “The scripture says ‘Make a joyful noise.’ It doesn’t say it has to be a good one!”

[@EdCollects]

@@retiredatforty 😲😃😆😆👊👊

[@jmo13322]

Saw the Outfield in the 80s in my hometown of zmerrillville indaina. Great show!

[@ericortega1745]

The off tone high pitch singing was hilarious 😂

[@jasonlommen4769]

I grew up on the Outfield, great band. The good old days!

[@EdCollects]

I still listen to them a lot!

[@RoseorRosieHWeinstein]

@@jasonlommen4769 rest in peace sweetie 💖🫂😭💔 I loved your love and all the love in the world and say isn't it so and voices of Babylon

[@austinchittam2373]

Wish there was more information on what happened to him

[@DarrenMalone253]

Voices of a Babylon one of the first CDs I ever bought. Grew up with all their music.

[@EdCollects]

So many great songs!

[@shannonkemp7529]

He was amazing

[@EdCollects]

Yes! What a unique, amazing voice!

[@robertmacchia2874]

Wow! N Thank you I never knew He had past. May he rest in peace ❤ Amen 🙏

[@craigpatterson6225]

I still play all of their Songs .

[@gtigrl7522]

This is another beautiful pop band

[@EdCollects]

I listen to them a LOT!

[@gtigrl7522]

Can you do one on Ronnie James Dio .. I could not find it..

[@villamormylene3727]

im 26 years old and i listen to their music

[@EdCollects]

I was just listening to them 15 minutes ago, they're so great!

[@Charles-e8e9m]

Memphis 87, opening for Night Ranger,a friend who never had cash walked up and said here,for your birthday ". Good guy, great gift

[@bobthebear1246]

That was so sad when Tony Lewis died and I had no idea at that point that John Spinks had already died 6 years earlier. 😢😢 Not only was "Your Love" great, but so was the even better "Since You've Been Gone." This band had a great sound, the biggest part of that was their loud, bold and tight rhythm section.

[@EdCollects]

Those songs are so great, my favorite song from them is Say It Isn't So.

[@happydays8171]

The Professor of Rock did an interview with him, must have been just before he passed.

[@EdCollects]

Yeah I've been meaning to watch that.

[@happydays8171]

@@EdCollects It's a great interview. Watched it 6 mos ago. He posts daily, sometimes breaking interviews up in 2 pieces, don't know how long he tales to edit, but it must have been right before his passing.

[@markkus1134]

One of the most iconic bands Your Love is on the radio all the time R.I.P Tony and John

[@libbycook5313]

I love his voice ❤❤❤❤❤

[@EdCollects]

Me too! He was awesome!

[@duraniegal79]

Such a big fan of them! Sadly, never got to see them live. The one time I had tix to see them was the weekend my granddad died. 😔 One of my big regrets in life. ❤

[@darkjustthewayyalike2322]

If you tell me to just walk away and forget you forever all i will say theirs no surrender ❤ god bless you sir

[@EdCollects]

😔🙏🙏👊

[@joseantoniomonroyperez934]

The Outfield came to Mexico promoting the album BANGING and to the Acapulco festival They were received as true idols. I knew them before arriving in Mexico. Their first album, Play Deep, was not yet sold in Mexico. Your Love and All the Love were very popular on Rock 101.

[@johnnj3858]

So sad😢 he missed his buddy. Grateful for what they left for us.

[@jorgemiano6019]

One of my most beautiful music band outfield until now adays❤

[@bignava3420]

Neil Pert passed January of 2020, the 1st of many rockers that year leaving Tony Lewis to be the last Rocker to pass away that year. I wanted to see Lewis 1 last time but he passed. The last of the great ones that yr.

[@JackJones-j6x]

Tony an The Outfield were the best 😢

[@bartgarrett7710]

Very underrated band ! ❤

[@かずい-p8d]

OUT FIELD 大好きだ 1st CDは購入当時のまま未だ大切に聞いている

[@txrockerusa1st862]

They were 👍 great! I saw them twice once in Lubbock and once in Dallas. I'm pretty sure I heard Tony passed from prostate cancer. Rip OutField

[@Aqua-fc8iu]

I miss him 🥺

[@EdCollects]

Me too, great voice!

[@Aqua-fc8iu]

@@EdCollects most definitely 💯

[@Beauty-h1w]

@@Aqua-fc8iu I wanted to apologize to you for insulting you a few days ago please forgive me

[@Aqua-fc8iu]

@@Beauty-h1wthank you i appreciate that I'll forgive and forget 🙏 thank you for your apology

[@Aqua-fc8iu]

@@Beauty-h1w hey beauty if want to listen to some decent music you should listen to the band ghost they have really good music. You should try it out

[@imnotbilly8480]

I have never not had their music in my possession since their play deep album in 85.

[@EdCollects]

I LOVE The Outfield!

[@kathleenmoore4019]

I played his song this morning 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🫂💜💜💜💜

[@ralphyetmore]

Addiction is a hard and sad disease that hurts everyone. I really hope you find a good 12-step program to stop your singing problem.

[@ralphyetmore]

Sorry. I enjoyed the post. Thank you. 👍

[@dougpeters1625]

They were so good! I was shocked when he passed. He was so young.

[@robertaustin-y7j]

Good songs may they rest in peace God bless them

[@juannino2457]

Your love is played every day and will always at some radio station. RIP bros

[@tam1729]

Was just listening to your love yesterday.

[@naturalsettings7098]

Still jamming Outfield all the time.

[@TawhsHohepa]

GTA Vice city stole my 1st helicopter and this song played instantly fell in love with this banger

[@caliniulian9179]

great band. so underrated❤

[@EdCollects]

I still listen to them a lot!

[@sodomojo33]

RIP, Sir! You all are legends in my book!

[@katrinamcclain7219]

I'm 38 I love there music RIP

[@SlyJinx]

My favorite vocalist

[@EdCollects]

Yes! He was an amazing singer👊👊

[@keezeeroots5997]

First time and last time I saw The Outfield was at a free beach concert on South Padre Island during Spring Break 1985.

[@DanielDeere-z5i]

That was an awesome concert at SPI, song with the Starship. Great memories. Ran into their bus as the were on the causeway headed out.😮

[@keezeeroots5997]

@@DanielDeere-z5i Fun times for sure. Saw Joe King Carasco at the island as well. Can't remember if it was that spring break with The Outfield or the following year.

[@seanbeasinger7232]

I've always has the song in my head like 4 ever my friend in Indiana once dated .a girl n they did the wild thing w this song ❤❤❤ this song has so.much meaning 2 it ill.always love this song ❤❤❤ 4 EVER ILL SING THIS SONG W YOU😅😅😅😅 I LONG 2 HEAR THIS SONG ❤❤❤

[@laryjames9891]

Simply amazing.

[@jamesalfredstrong8106]

We played the outfield last night when we had a couple of drinks in my house ❤

[@EdCollects]

They have SO many great songs!

[@MileyCyrusno1]

Had no idea he died not did I know about his band m8 how sad 😔. R.I.P Tony ur voice was amazing

[@LaVanderWilliams]

I love The Outfield. Tony's voice was the hardest for me to impersonate.

[@EdCollects]

🙏🙏🙏🤘🤘

[@lucasleon7345]

SIEMPRE TE RECORDAREMOS IDOLO

[@Duck-o6k]

I appreciate you sir

[@EdCollects]

👊👊🙏🙏🤘

[@lauramedrano1445]

I collect vinyl records. Last night, I was looking for The Outfield vinyl 😢😢😢

[@EdCollects]

😞👊👊🙏 Such a great band!

[@robinoverton5411]

I love this song ❤️