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Gary Lewis (born Gary Harold Lee Levitch; July 31, 1945) is an American musician who was the leader of Gary Lewis & the Playboys.
Gary Lewis & the Playboys were a 1960s era pop and rock group, fronted by musician Gary Lewis, the son of comedian Jerry Lewis. They are best known for their 1965 Billboard Hot 100 number-one single " This Diamond Ring ", which was the first of a string of hit singles they had in 1965 and 1966.
Gary Stevenson (born 30 November 1957), better known as Gary Lewis, is a Scottish actor. He has had roles in films such as Billy Elliot (2000), Gangs of New York (2002), Joyeux Noël (2005) and Eragon (2006), as well as major roles in the television docudrama Supervolcano and the Starz series Outlander .
Gary Lewis & The Playboys "This Diamond Ring" on The Ed Sullivan Show, March 21, 1965. Subscribe now to never miss an update: https://ume.lnk.to/EdSullivanSu...
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Learn about the career and achievements of Gary Lewis, the son of comedian Jerry Lewis, who became a pop star in the 1960s with hits like This Diamond Ring and Count Me In. Find out how he started as a drummer at Disneyland and won awards as a vocalist.
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- Lewis & Patti Palmer Wanted to Name Gary After Cary Grant, But a Clerical Error Changed His Name. Gary is the son of Jerry Lewis and his first wife, Patti Palmer.
- Gary Wrote ‘Everybody Loves a Clown’ in Tribute to His Father. After “This Diamond Ring,” the group released a string of hit singles throughout 1965. One hit was “Everybody Lives A Clown,” which was written by Gary, Garrett and Leon Russell.
- He Was Drafted During the Vietnam War & Served in South Korea. Gary’s career took a hit in 1967 when he was drafted during the Vietnam War era. He didn’t serve in Vietnam and was instead stationed in South Korea the following year.
- He Appeared in A Few Jerry Lewis Movies, Even Playing a Younger Version of His Father. As a young boy, Gary appeared in a few of his father’s films. He played a younger version of his father’s character in Rock-A-Bye Baby, and had un-credited roles in It’s Only Money (1962), The Nutty Professor (1963) and The Patsy (1964).
Find out the schedule of Gary Lewis and the Playboys, a popular rock band with 45 million records sold worldwide. See their upcoming shows in 2024 and 2025, including a Caribbean cruise concert.
