Overview

• Lewis retired from live shows in 2018 after losing his hearing in both ears due to a decades‑long battle with Ménière’s disease.
• His cochlear implant enables clear speech comprehension but does not restore his ability to hear or enjoy music.
• He admits he may never perform or record again yet vows to keep trying despite the slim chances of regaining musical hearing.
• Lewis is developing the Huey Lewis and the News jukebox musical The Heart of Rock and Roll, aiming for a London staging and a 2027 U.S. tour.
• He is aiding Gibson’s search for Michael J. Fox’s missing Back to the Future guitar and leans on family support and fly‑fishing to maintain a positive outlook.