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Atlantic Starr Co-Founder Wayne Lewis Dies at 68

Fans have filled social media with condolences following the band’s June 5 announcement of his death.

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Overview

  • Atlantic Starr confirmed Lewis’s death on June 5 at age 68 in a Facebook statement requesting privacy for his family.
  • He co-founded Atlantic Starr in the late 1970s, serving as its lead singer and keyboard player alongside his brother Jonathan Lewis.
  • The band achieved chart success in the late 1980s and early 1990s with hits like "Always", "Secret Lovers", "Circles", and "Masterpiece".
  • No cause of death has been disclosed by the band.
  • Fans and fellow musicians have flooded social media with condolences, and scheduled performances, including a Capital Jazz Festival appearance, now face uncertainty.