Bobby Lewis (country singer)
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BornMay 9, 1942
OriginHodgenville, Kentucky, United States[1]
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Bobby Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 9, 1942 |
| Origin | Hodgenville, Kentucky, United States[1] |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, lute |
| Years active | 1963–present |
| Labels | United Artists |
| Website | bobbylewislute |
Bobby Lewis (born May 9, 1942)[1] is an American country music singer-songwriter. Between 1963 and 1985, Lewis released ten albums and charted more than twenty-five songs on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. His biggest hit, "How Long Has It Been", peaked at No. 6 in 1966.[1] Lewis released a 26 country charted singles from 1966 to 1985.[2]
Lewis earned the title "The Boy with the Lute" for his usage of a six-string guitar-lute,[1] and was inducted to the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame on November 29, 2014.[3] He became a member of the Grand Ole Opry and continues to perform and record new material.[1]
