Huey Lewis on Hearing Loss, Hitchhiking Through Europe & New Album

Huey talks about his hearing loss, being diagnosed with Meniere's disease, celebrities that have reached out to him, his new album 'Weather,' and doing an impromptu concert to raise money while hitchhiking through Africa and Spain after losing his passport in the 60's.

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Huey Lewis on Hearing Loss, Hitchhiking Through Europe & New Album

[RamblinAround]

Huey Lewis is one of the coolest people of all time. I hope they find a way to restore his hearing.

[lillianreardon]

I could listen to him tell his stories for hours!

[tonyalandon]

I have Ménière’s disease also. I used to sing in church, weddings, funerals~ now I don’t sing. God bless you. This is a debilitating disease. I pray that you don’t go through the awful symptoms that I fight with. Thank you for your many years of your great music.

[biatch]

Thanks Jimmie for not interrupting and letting Huey share his stories. Huey is such a talent musician and I was lucky to see him a few years ago. Sorry to hear about his hearing loss. Huey should have his own pod cast or late night show ❤️from🇨🇦

[kornfreak]

Such a crappy thing to happen to such a great musician. Huey is a class act. A true talent.

[zart]

Jimmy Kimmel you should get him to come back. that was so Interesting. The stories he could tell us

[jeannewalsh]

Huey was my absolute favorite in the 80’s/90’s. Saw him live many times. Was so sorry to hear of his disease. This was a great interview and so great to see him. He looks fantastic!

[brians]

Huey needs to write his autobiography. Besides being a great musician and singer, he’s a great storyteller too!

[rustymacneil]

As a Meniere's sufferer as well, with the ringing and hearing loss in my left ear. What Huey didn't tell you are the bouts of vertigo, with a constant brain fogginess. I've played music off and on for 50 yrs, it's very demanding on the senses, especially singing. All the best to you Huey!!

[englishlearningcenter]

Grew up listening to this man's music!! God bless you Huey!!

[debbiemartin]

I just love Huey..Had many hit's in the 80's. Yes it's true(Yes it's true) i'm so happy too be stuck with you.

[NewMessage]

Huey... make a movie about your travels... seriously.

[ms-xmuj]

I was curious about his hearing loss so I hit on video, but man, Huey had me hanging on every word of his stories. what an interesting life he has led.

[MizzWGGrrrl]

Huey Lewis not only has great "no kidding, that happened" stories, but he also has the pleasantly gravelly voice with which to tell them.

[danm]

One of the great rock and roll voices of my generation. Should be in the R-N-R hall of fame

[neugey]

The cool thing about Huey is his singing voice and talking voice aren't much different. And these stories ... gonna need a Huey biopic!

[dhennessey]

I miss this guy singing. It brings me back to the good old days.

[bookbwitched]

Something so sweet in this interview. Huey is a fav, sure, but it's more than that. There is often a tangible connection between Jimmy and his guests, I think it's Jimmy's special talent~the way he is able to show his respect, his connection to his guest to bring the audience in~I do love you Jimmy
Kimmel.

[leoariasyt]

I see this man, and I see Marty, Doc and the DeLorean...

[ExclusiveLM]

Fun Fact:
Huey and Kimmel are best friends in real life. They go fishing together. Kimmel has talked about it on his show. We love you Huey and we Americans are so proud of you !! If Huey had a podcast or radio show I would listen to him everyday because he is really great telling stories of his life !!