Tony Lewis of the Outfield has died

[edhunter]

https://www.tmz.com/2020/10/20/the-outfield-your-love-singer-tony-lewis-dead-dies-62/

 

 

What a damn shame. I got to see him in 2003 in a little free setting at the Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut.

[chemistry1973]

WHAT.

 

No way.

[chemistry1973]

Play Deep played non-stop throughout high school. So many happy memories associated with that record.

[Derek19]

I'm sorry, to hear, see, and read this. Another talented musician has passed away. He will be missed, and remembered. My condolences, to his family, and friends. R.I.P., Tony, and John.

Edited December 29, 2024 by Derek19

[zepphead]

Not a band I knew a lot about, but sad to see another musician pass away. RIP Tony Lewis.

[invisible airwave]

Your Love is my favorite 80s song of all time. If you want a great blend of 80s style pop and rock, listen to The Outfield.

 

RIP

[_hi_water._]

F**K YOU 2020. Edited October 20, 2020 by _hi_water._

[RushFanForever]

One of the YouTube channels I like is the Professor of Rock (official one and VEVO one) by Adam Reader.

 

Adam interviewed Tony Lewis about 'Your Love' and the makings of the song.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkAqu9BQ1Zk

Edited October 20, 2020 by RushFanForever

[Todem]

I loved their second album the best. Bangin. Not a weak track on it. But it did not do nearly as good as Play Deep. I saw them live once. They opened for Night Ranger in 1987. They were very good live as well. I know Spinks passed away several years ago. Sad to see this news. 62 is far too young. Edited October 20, 2020 by Todem

[bluefox4000]

i only know your Love. but it's one of my very fav songs of the 80's.

 

RIP.

 

Mick

[chemistry1973]

I loved their second album the best. Bangin. Not a weak track on it. But it did not do nearly as good as Play Deep. I saw them live once. They opened for Night Ranger in 1987. They were very good live as well. I know Spinks passed away several years ago. Sad to see this news. 62 is far too young.

 

Dialing up Bangin' on Spotify now.

[JohnnyBlaze]

i only know your Love. but it's one of my very fav songs of the 80's.

 

RIP.

 

Mick

 

If you enjoy that then you’ll like the whole album. One of my favorite debuts of all time. I still give it regular attention.

[Krystal]

I liked that band. They had some good songs. RIP

[Presto-digitation]

Somewhere In America is my favorite song of theirs. Big loss.

[edhunter]

I've played and sang Your Love in several bands, and also Since You've Been Gone at one gig in 2001. Ballbusters... I always loved the 3 part "Try to stop my hands..." part in Your Love. It contains a vocal diminished chord. Not very common.

[Lorraine]

Not a band I knew a lot about, but sad to see another musician pass away. RIP Tony Lewis.

Ditto

 

Getting old is for the birds.

[zepphead]

Not a band I knew a lot about, but sad to see another musician pass away. RIP Tony Lewis.

Ditto

 

Getting old is for the birds.

Yeah..... it's certainly not all it's cracked up to be!

[chemistry1973]

I've played and sang Your Love in several bands, and also Since You've Been Gone at one gig in 2001. Ballbusters... I always loved the 3 part "Try to stop my hands..." part in Your Love. It contains a vocal diminished chord. Not very common.

 

Really cool harmonies on the outro too. "Lose your love..."

[invisible airwave]

Not a band I knew a lot about, but sad to see another musician pass away. RIP Tony Lewis.

Ditto

 

Getting old is for the birds.

 

I just turned 40 a few weeks ago. Mid life crises are a pisser as Robert Hays would say.

[zepphead]

Not a band I knew a lot about, but sad to see another musician pass away. RIP Tony Lewis.

Ditto

 

Getting old is for the birds.

 

I just turned 40 a few weeks ago. Mid life crises are a pisser as Robert Hays would say.

I think I took my mid life crisis at 30 .... and it lasted for 20 years lol!!!

[Todem]

I loved their second album the best. Bangin. Not a weak track on it. But it did not do nearly as good as Play Deep. I saw them live once. They opened for Night Ranger in 1987. They were very good live as well. I know Spinks passed away several years ago. Sad to see this news. 62 is far too young.

 

Dialing up Bangin' on Spotify now.

 

Let me know how you like it. I thought that album was a lot better than Play Deep.

[chemistry1973]

I loved their second album the best. Bangin. Not a weak track on it. But it did not do nearly as good as Play Deep. I saw them live once. They opened for Night Ranger in 1987. They were very good live as well. I know Spinks passed away several years ago. Sad to see this news. 62 is far too young.

 

Dialing up Bangin' on Spotify now.

 

Let me know how you like it. I thought that album was a lot better than Play Deep.

 

It's very good - I really dig it. It sounds very similar to the debut - the songs are similarly constructed, but the production is a little more refined.

[Leanne]

Your Love is a great song and The Outfield was a great 80s band. You will be missed Tony. Edited October 22, 2020 by Leanne

[Steevo]

I'll have to check out at least one of their albums after this.

[grep]

So, I found this thread from google - searching for The Outfield.

I am obsessed with this band, and can't believe I missed them in the 80's.   Holy shit.

I've had their records in heay rotation, just like in the old days when I discovered Triumph and Zebra.  Such feel good music.

RIP Tony and John.