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On this day September 15, 1983: Huey Lewis and the News Released Their Album Sports

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On this day September 15, 1983, Huey Lewis and the News released their third studio album, Sports. This album became a massive success, going 7x Platinum and featuring hits like “The Heart of Rock & Roll,” which helped solidify the band’s place in the rock music scene of the 1980s. The album showcased a blend of rock and pop that resonated with audiences and contributed to its enduring popularity.

Fun Fact!

• Huey Lewis, the frontman of the band, was born in New York City but grew up in Marin County, California.
• Before his music career took off, he was an all-state baseball player in high school.
• Lewis is also academically gifted, having scored a perfect 800 on the math portion of the SAT and attending Cornell University.
 
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