Huey Lewis on Hearing Loss, Hitchhiking Through Europe & New Album

Huey talks about his hearing loss, being diagnosed with Meniere's disease, celebrities that have reached out to him, his new album 'Weather,' and doing an impromptu concert to raise money while hitchhiking through Africa and Spain after losing his passport in the 60's.
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Huey Lewis on Hearing Loss, Hitchhiking Through Europe & New Album
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[@RamblinAround]

Huey Lewis is one of the coolest people of all time. I hope they find a way to restore his hearing.

[@markfeliciano2821]

For real!! His music back then with the other members was the most talented and entertaining music of all time.🙌🙏🙏🙏❤❤🍾

[@kornfreak78]

Such a crappy thing to happen to such a great musician. Huey is a class act. A true talent.

[@jameswilliams-zr8co]

and phil collins lost his hearing too, sadly

[@Popcorncedar]

The news was my first favorite band. I hope he can get something figured out for his hearing.

[@biatch1966]

Thanks Jimmie for not interrupting and letting Huey share his stories. Huey is such a talent musician and I was lucky to see him a few years ago. Sorry to hear about his hearing loss. Huey should have his own pod cast or late night show ❤️from🇨🇦

[@davemarr7743]

Jimmy Kimmel listens which is why I watch him. Jimmy Fallon just waits for a opportunity to make it about himself... Which is why I don't watch him.

[@lillianreardon3592]

I could listen to him tell his stories for hours!

[@Dan-nt2yb]

Lillian Reardon ....this is proof Lillian that the most interesting people learned from life😃👍🏾

[@FixNewsPlease]

I think he could oblige. :)

[@christopherhorr7352]

Me too!♥️

[@SampleTracks2224]

A shame Jimmy Kimmel told half of 'em.

[@ashe984]

Same Ray Manzarek was a good story teller too.

[@zart]

Jimmy Kimmel you should get him to come back. that was so Interesting. The stories he could tell us

[@Humanclock]

His interview on Marc Maron's WTF podcast is really good and full of stories.

[@SampleTracks2224]

I get the impression Jimmy wanted to tell 'em all

[@brians9436]

Huey needs to write his autobiography. Besides being a great musician and singer, he’s a great storyteller too!

[@vinceniederman]

@Brian S I Agree With That and It Would Be Interesting To Read!

[@albertascott99]

This guy needs to write a book

[@andrewkelly9765]

'When I write the book about my love..." lol

[@andrewkelly9765]

@@christosstamato527 indeed he did!

[@carolynnaayem6251]

I will buy it! He is sooo cool and handsome too.

[@rustymacneil3227]

As a Meniere's sufferer as well, with the ringing and hearing loss in my left ear. What Huey didn't tell you are the bouts of vertigo, with a constant brain fogginess. I've played music off and on for 50 yrs, it's very demanding on the senses, especially singing. All the best to you Huey!!

[@trueknowledgeispower]

Lewis has 'heart and soul'.

[@tonyalandon3275]

I have Ménière’s disease also. I used to sing in church, weddings, funerals~ now I don’t sing. God bless you. This is a debilitating disease. I pray that you don’t go through the awful symptoms that I fight with. Thank you for your many years of your great music.

[@JS45678]

tonya oakman My prayers are with you. I’m so sorry and heartbroken for you not being able to sing anymore. Would you ever consider playing a musical instrument that may bring you an alternative level of happiness and joy as singing once did? My prayers are with you to be without symptoms and that you someday sing again. 😔

[@FilmArtPhoto]

I have it as well... so did my father, and so did his father! So debilitating, the vertigo especially.

[@FilmArtPhoto]

@anders damin My poor dad had it ever so badly, and would have to be rushed by ambulance to ER, with such severe vertigo, vomiting & distress. The spells are accompanied by loud tinnitus roaring noise in your head, and hearing loss. My last episode lasted 13 days. :p

[@JS45678]

MadriFilmArt I’m so sorry you have this horrible condition. I will pray for you each evening. I’m sorry that your beloved Das has or had this horrible disease too. I’m so heartbroken for your beloved Dad. Please know you are in my prayers. I’m so sorry. 😔

[@FilmArtPhoto]

@anders damin Aw, Thanks Guys. My heart breaks for Huey, for such a great musical talent to be afflicted is really a tragedy, he's an inspiration.

[@jeannewalsh8190]

Huey was my absolute favorite in the 80’s/90’s. Saw him live many times. Was so sorry to hear of his disease. This was a great interview and so great to see him. He looks fantastic!

[@neugey]

The cool thing about Huey is his singing voice and talking voice aren't much different. And these stories ... gonna need a Huey biopic!

[@NewMessage]

Huey... make a movie about your travels... seriously.

[@tas22222]

Im thinking as well A BOOK :)

[@jaseylove]

You should check him out on this week's episode of the podcast You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes - great chat.

[@kennethrussell1158]

Or a Hollywood biopic. Who would anyone like to play Huey in a movie?

[@jcr-studios]

I was thinking the same thing. A Netflix movie at least. What a story!

[@mkilner]

be great as a revisit his travels as a mini documentary and see how life has changed!

[@debbiemartin8422]

I just love Huey..Had many hit's in the 80's. Yes it's true(Yes it's true) i'm so happy too be stuck with you.

[@YIKESMF]

What a great one!!

[@leoariasyt]

I see this man, and I see Marty, Doc and the DeLorean...

[@videovoidtv]

Into Bullhorn: I’m sorry son... you’re just too darn loud.

[@oliverharrison1313]

Next please

[@trueknowledgeispower]

'I'm afraid you're just too darn loud"

[@nula14]

So do I!!!

[@philipdavidson8420]

Forever linked to Back to the Future , yes :)

[@ms-xm6uj]

I was curious about his hearing loss so I hit on video, but man, Huey had me hanging on every word of his stories. what an interesting life he has led.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes, me too because I'm a Huey Lewis fan.

[@dhennessey1970]

I miss this guy singing. It brings me back to the good old days.

[@danm9460]

One of the great rock and roll voices of my generation. Should be in the R-N-R hall of fame

[@da_great_mogul]

Yes Dan M

[@englishlearningcenter1470]

Grew up listening to this man's music!! God bless you Huey!!

[@bbrown5887]

There is something just so wrong when a man that made such awesome music struggles to even hear it anymore. Lets hope Huey gets blessed by some medical advancements that get him back to top shape. He certainely is deserving after all the musical gifts he gave us.

[@areki3852]

Well, look at Beethoven..~

[@ExclusiveLM]

Fun Fact: Huey and Kimmel are best friends in real life. They go fishing together. Kimmel has talked about it on his show. We love you Huey and we Americans are so proud of you !! If Huey had a podcast or radio show I would listen to him everyday because he is really great telling stories of his life !!

[@lucyclark1301]

Sad to hear. Jimmy is such a putz

[@lorireece1930]

@@lucyclark1301What about Jimmy makes him a putz, in your opinion?

[@mikeperry2525]

Just him talking says his voice is still solid.

[@MizzWGGrrrl]

Huey Lewis not only has great "no kidding, that happened" stories, but he also has the pleasantly gravelly voice with which to tell them.

[@NickP333]

My father and best friend’s girlfriend have Ménière’s disease too, and it comes and goes, but when it comes on badly, it can be incapacitating for days or even weeks at a time. My thoughts and prayers are with Huey, cuz I feel for him, and I’m sure it bothers him much more than he’s letting on. It’s so unfortunate that this has happened to such a talented musician.

[@anasisep]

My face lights up when I heard his journey in Morocco (Travelling from Casablanca my hometown to Marrakech)

[@andredegraaf1643]

Ok, I really enjoyed that interview. Really illustrates that successful people just don't recognize limitations in themselves or the circumstances they find themselves in.

[@trueknowledgeispower]

Huey needs to write a screen play about his travels,.....I'd pay money to see it if they made it into a movie.

[@LIBICU812]

Someone once said "I'd rather have a passport full of stamps than a house full of stuff." Yes, he needs to tell us more about his life.

[@funkyjeff77]

He's not only a great singer and person but an amazing storyteller!

[@notta3d]

I love Huey. He looks great. He has such a unique voice and that is always refreshing because everyone seems to sound a like now a days.

[@indycustommade3568]

That was a great story. Huey Lewis is an American icon. I have listened to him since the early '80s. I hope he gets to a point to start playing music again.

[@tamihayes5313]

Love you Huey!! When This Is It video came out I must’ve watched it hundreds of time... Power of Love... your voice is unreal . So soulful and powerful. Prayers

[@bookbwitched466]

Something so sweet in this interview. Huey is a fav, sure, but it's more than that. There is often a tangible connection between Jimmy and his guests, I think it's Jimmy's special talent~the way he is able to show his respect, his connection to his guest to bring the audience in~I do love you Jimmy Kimmel.

[@OfficialJoeKingOne]

G C They are close friends.

[@richardcogbill6791]

I read that they are close friends and fishing buddies.

[@andomikel1]

That Spanish band , Tiempos Nuevos , was at the origin of a whole generation of bands that became quite big in Spain . They were known as the Andalusian Rock movement. Remarkable story . Best of luck to the great Huey Lewis !

[@NewMessage]

I'll be hearing your voice for years to come if I have anything to say about it, Huey.

[@Paineinyourblank]

Love me some Huey Lewis. It was one of those bands that you and your dad could agree on listening to in the car. Brings back good memories of my father who has since passed away

[@briannapulkinen546]

@jessica Accurate! I recall listening to HLATN with my dad, in the car many moons ago. He passed Aug/25/20. We’ll always have heartwarming memories of our daddy’s, cruisin’ to the great’s of the 80’s💚

[@signehojme]

I worked with Huey's daughter at a restaurant in San Rafael California a long time ago, she was so nice and down to earth. I thought it was really cool that even though he didn't have to he had his child be responsible through employment. Oh, I've got some tea about that time at the restaurant: I waited on George Lucas and his kid was a brat, haha. He tipped 20%, which is totally appropriate but not that exciting 😂

[@ajsky1066]

Wow! Lucky guy to wait on tables for celebs.

[@ZobethC]

I grew in in the Bay Area this guy was our rock star growing up. So many memories. He played our small fairgrounds constantly. My BF growing up was obsessed with HL & The News and followed the band all thru high school. They have such a huge place in my heart.

[@francaclark2907]

Love him :)

[@rebeckys1]

Hi from Novato! Thanks for sharing your story!

[@juliegill9322]

I said hi to Huey at a pizza place in Marin back in the 80's! Ha

[@vivianpickering8182]

This was the best interview I’ve seen in a long time. The celebrity was really authentic as a person and I enjoyed every minute and every story he shared. Heuy Lewis is still the cutest thing since his own surprise birthday party. Wow. This was time well spent. Thank you Jimmy. ❤️

[@jatekforditok]

He is still just awesome. Good music, great person.

[@flowrinse9671]

I hate that for him. I really like Huey Lewis and News and he seems like a nice guy...Hope his hearing improves so he can tolerate it.

[@bcaye]

Great guy, I've seen his show twice, many years apart. First time he was not as big and it was in a big club in NM. My BF at the time bore a resemblance and at the break he came over and said, "Hey, you're a good looking guy". My BF said, "Yeah, but I can't sing." We bought him a beer. Second time, 30 years later, still rocked hard.

[@1402Angus]

What a great Story from Europe. Could listen to that kind of storys for ages. Cheers from Germany.

[@Argiriosk]

Greetings from Greece! Such a pleasure to hear Huey Lewis tell these nice stories!

[@Argiriosk]

@@christosstamato527 Ναι πάντα μου άρεσε το συγκρότημα Huey Lewis and the News ... το πιο αγαπημένο μου Do you believe in love ... Ακομη και με αυτό που περνάει δεν εχει χάσει το χαμόγελο και τη θετική του ενέργεια!!! Always liked Huey Lewis and the News ... my favorite song from the band being Do you believe in love ... It's so nice to see him have such a positive attitude despite of what he is going through ...

[@pamburton6382]

Huey Lewis and the News concert back in 1985 at Riverbend in Cincinnati, OH. was my husband's and my first date. Thirty-five years later, we still love them as much as we did back then. They really stood the test of time. I hate to hear Huey may have to give it up. Thanks for all the great music through the years.

[@puspapuspa4770]

I like that he's "dealing with it!" With his humor still intact! Not enough credit goes to people with this kind of attitude to 'unseen' disabilities. By the way Jacob's Ladder (the 2014 video) is as Huey sounding as his latest - Her Love is Killin' Me! LOL! "Cause' youve never drunkenly driven into a levy before - sort of thing you learn" Very funny!

[@lovefoodisgood]

Hearing or not he's lived a life and hope I look that good as I'm about to turn 70

[@timmc6009]

Always loved Huey and love hearing stories like this:)

[@ceneiseharris1316]

Thanks ! That was awesome , I love Huey Lewis , he's one of the best ! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@hellohogo]

I felt like I was instantly transported to the places in his story🖤🖤

[@juliangeorge1722]

Love you Huey! Glad to see you're back. Don't leave us again!

[@jeeannevahnknight7081]

So underrated!! I stole my step dad’s cassette of Sports when it came out and wore it out every morning on the way to school and now my kids and I listen to it on the way to their school! All kids should hear The News!

[@Paraguayanguy33]

Really a great guy, you can se it from a mile

[@therubbersouls]

I was in an all original band in 1976 in San Jose California. The lead singer/songwriter and his brother, the drummer, didn't think much of cover bands. The bass player wanted us to go to a local bar and see what the competition was like. We went to a bar called "The Wooden Nickel" near Santa Clara University. The band playing was pretty good and I was impressed, they were tight and the front man was really good. They played all cover songs. After the show I told the guys in my band that we should do some cover songs. The lead singer in our band said "Those guys will never make it, they don't do any original stuff". The band we saw that night was named "Clover".

[@teehill2676]

I absolutely love Huey and the News! I’m so sorry he losing his hearing. He’s a phenomenal musician. Praying for you Huey. 🙏🏾 Much Love ❤️

[@stevesloan7132]

Huey, your just the best! You've given a great deal of pleasure to a great many people. Keep on keepin' on!

[@adamsimmons631]

Oh my gosh. I’ve been a fan of Huey Lewis since I was in my very early teens. What a really nice guy. Great sense of humour and a very compelling storyteller. I could listen to him telling of his music and his adventures around the world. Respect ✊

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

That Europe story was actually fascinating. I'd love to hear more about it. I thought Jimmy was going to show a film clip from that actual concert! (That would have been amazing)

[@sherrymorris8628]

I am so happy I caught this video. Great to see him doing what he loves again & I just love his sense of humour. Made me smile! Love the glasses to!

[@zacharygoode1107]

Heart and Soul is my favorite Huey Lewis and the News song🤘

[@junem342]

What a great story and attitude.... Singing in his future or not his music lives on playing in our hearts and souls.

[@mbouchard1956]

I saw Huey Lewis and the News back in 2006 at Saratoga, NY. Fabulous show. Loved Huey then; still love him now. I thought he was a riot in Hot in Cleveland too. A truly versatile and gorgeous man. ❤❤❤

[@everblu]

My God what a life he’s lived..💙

[@nitab1971]

This filled my heart with such joy!!! Huey Lewis is news!!!! Love Huey!

[@jedikat9881]

Huey please write a memoir! Love your stories!!!

[@yanuriroschev7270]

One of the coolest dudes around, Huey Lewis, and so many hits. What a cool story he told too. He should write a book.

[@ytuber3801]

That was such a gripping story.. Loved it

[@andyk4621]

That story is amazing

[@germanjesus]

If your under 30 and don’t know just how great this man is watch the 2000 movie Duets.

[@sgtpepper1138]

I searched that one out again after a long time and it still holds up.

[@ckramer1964]

I love that movie. Got some great singing in it!!

[@jstnxprsn]

So sorry about the hearing problem Huey. Been going through that myself, but not to that degree yet. Regardless your legacy as it is is fantastic. Sports is a masterpiece and you have many other great songs ,many considered genius by other musicians.. So dont stress you'll be fine as is, and if you can make more music all the better. That's just gravy. Been a fan since before you were "big". Saw you open for Queen once. That was unusual but cool. Nothing that you'll ever do will take away those great memories or diminish my admiration for your musicianship. What cha gonna do, anyway?

[@singtweetypie]

Saw Huey in Toronto back in 1988 and what an incredible concert it was. He just rocked the place all night - and I think it was the most fun I ever had at a concert. His fabulous voice was equally matched by his fabulous warm personality....and what a treat it was to see that handsome man giving the audience his all. He was really there in the moment with the audience and looked like he was having as much fun as the rest of us. Love you Huey and your amazing band! Wishing you a miracle cure so you can continue to enjoy life as you should.

[@qualityinnrichmondky]

Huey tells the best stories! What an awesome, genuine guy.. If I could meet anybody in the world, I want to meet Huey!!

[@karenvega7089]

I saw Huey Lewis as a warmup for the Doobie Brothers, and he blew them out of the water, in my opinion. They had a fan from then on. What a gorgeous man.

[@gregdahlen4375]

blew them out of the black water

[@Lady_Mayra]

Omg I love Huey!! What an interesting life and love the stories 😍

[@escaton74]

from "Tell me a little lie" through to "Jacob's ladder" this was the right guy to soundtrack the best 5 years of the '80s. optimistic however bad the circumstances. wotcha gonna do !

[@njdrummer7120]

Man was he the best in the 80s. The soundtrack of my life as a kid.

[@lindapindabelinda3570]

I have the same disease. No caffeine, lots of water, and try to not change elevations. One plane trip and my hearing is off for weeks.

[@LordBeerusTheCreator]

Huey Lewis, and the News!!! OMG! I'M A HUGE FAN, BORN WAAAYYY AFTER YOUR MUSIC!!

[@jm6022]

The Power of love !...

[@annclark466]

My husband has this disease and he has two cochlear implants and hears over 85%. Why have the doctors not done this procedure on Huey?

[@pampearson2010]

Good Question. You should write him, and tell him!!

[@JamesDavis-sh9gh]

Better yet, contact his management , give them the names and phone numbers of your husband's doctors and maybe they should get it touch the them to get the implants done.

[@allisong2159]

Hearing with cochlear implants is much different, it’s not a natural sound. I’m not sure even with a cochlear implant he would be able to sing like he used to.

[@tonyalandon3275]

I had that done a couple years ago and my body had a bad reaction to the type of cement that surrounds part of the implant that covers a type of steel. I had to have mine removed. At first I heard things I haven’t heard since I was a child. I didn’t understand what I was hearing- footsteps, electric doors opening and closing, birds outside, etc. when you have those implants, you have to learn to hear in a different way. It is hearing through bone conduction instead of through the actual ear canal like others.

[@Mus1c1luv]

Always loved Huey and the News. So glad they're back on the scene.

[@samibouhadida5314]

Whish him all the best, such a nice person and one of the coolest performers ever.

[@pampearson2010]

WE STILL LOVE YOU HUEY!! WE DON'T CARE IF YOU SING OUT OF TUNE, YOUR STILL A LEGEND!!!!!

[@bjohnson6108]

He is a wonderful man. Decades ago he bought a small ranch in Montana next door to the family home of one of my college friends. My friend went home for the weekend. Got up at 10 am hungover after a night on the town. Went upstairs in his boxers to find his dad having coffee with a stranger. He poured his own cup of coffee and then his dad said, "Son, c'mon over here. I'd like you to meet Mr. Lewis. ....Now, go put your pants on." Huey and his family were known to be nice people and good neighbors.

[@dgh469]

i was in Morocco & Spain in 68, too

[@thebenalvarez]

Probably one of the very few things I would agree with Kimmel on... Huey Lewis and the News. Agree with y’all, he needs to write book. I’d buy it and read it.

[@klaseronen7535]

Huey looks so young today that I wonder if he really was around already in 1968... What a wonderful guy! I like him even more now than in the 1980s. Thank you for this great video. Also my very best wishes to Huey!

[@jenniferjuniper97]

I saw The News open for Jefferson Starship at Berkeley Greek theater in 81 when they were virtually unknown. After their set, they hurriedly piled into an old coupe and sped away. Great set! God bless Bill Graham!

[@dyskover]

If you hear from one ear, it is difficult to separate, distinguish, or even sense the origin of the source of sounds. You can learn to compensate some. There is permanent tinnitus, typically. During 'stabilization' , debilitating bouts of vertigo are likely. The music's IN you!

[@jessefillmore]

Huey Lewis and the News ,Sports and now with the Weather !! Awesome !!

[@jhiramboggs]

I saw Huey Lewis perform about six years ago and it was amazing

[@adoxartist1258]

I have Meniere's, too. It's really rough.

[@sloooog]

Really interesting guy. Loved his music back in the day. Hope all is well for him and best wishes.

[@HansDelbruck53]

News, Sports, Weather - this band does it all. Commercial Free!

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

Love his voice!

[@maximilianc9897]

Would be cool to find that “Mike from Australia “ and get them a reunion concert!

[@jcr-studios]

And how come this guy doesn’t age? He’s almost 70 years old and he looks maybe 50!

[@heidihomze8032]

Jacqueline Rimmer yes he looks great!

[@colleenann772]

He looks so hot!! 😍

[@asolano]

The guy stayed slim his whole life so not much sagging on the face and neck. I'm sure that takes a lot of discipline.

[@sgtpepper1138]

I'd say probably not living too hard.

[@jeffreyglenellen1188]

No plastic surgery

[@jugghead82]

Amazing Story from Mr. Huey Lewis a true Legend 💓

[@richardmonaghan1144]

The coolest story on a talk show and now the coolest cat on a talk show... wow.. Huey is someone I'd love to meet and just sit down and hear those amazing stories cuz I'm sure he's got lots of them. Thank you. So inspiring.

[@FacheChanteDeux]

Love Huey, one of the most talented singers around. Heart & Soul is my favourite. Such a shame about his hearing. Huey would probably make a great producer.

[@moisessan1]

Muchas Gracias Huey Lewis!!!!!!