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Gary Lewis is the son of Jerry Lewis and singer Patti Palmer. His mother, who was performing at the time with the Ted Fio Rito Orchestra, [9] intended to name him after her favorite actor, Cary Grant , but her son became "Gary" as the result of a clerical error.
- Daniel S. Levine
- 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).
Oct 23, 2018 · Gary Lewis, Jerry Lewis’ son, learned the tricks of the sticks from Buddy Rich, grew up around the corner from the Beverly Hillbillies’ set, cut his teeth on rock & roll, was discovered at Disneyland, became an overnight hitmaker at 19 and then, boom, was shipped off to Vietnam.
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.
YearSingleChart Positions(us)Chart Positions(can [17])1965131965231965"Doin' the Flake" (Kellogg's Corn Flakes ...--196521- 1964–1970, sporadic later
- Gary Lewis, Nick Rather (bass/guitar), Bobby Bond (drums), Dominic Trincini (bass), Mike Gladstone (guitar), Willy O'Riley (keys)
Aug 23, 2017 · Published August 22, 2017 at 7:49 PM CDT. Listen • 10:55. Gary Lewis, the celebrated singer of the 1960s and son of entertainer Jerry Lewis, remembers his father in an interview taped in April of this year. Jerry Lewis died Sunday in Las Vegas at 91 after a 70-year career in show business.
- Jim Engster
Jan 11, 2007 · NEWS. Gary Lewis talks about dad, Uncle Dean and music. Anthony Violanti. Gary Lewis grew up in Hollywood and survived rock star trappings along with celebrity childhood. All it took was a...
Gary Lewis (born Gary Harold Lee Levitch on July 31, 1945 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American musician. He is the son of actor / director and comedian Jerry Lewis. He was the leader of a band called Gary Lewis & the Playboys.
