Huey Lewis has lost most of his hearing, can no longer perform

Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC

Rocker Huey Lewis has had to cancel all performances for now while doctors try to solve a life-changing medical mystery: he has lost most of his hearing.

The trouble began a couple of months ago and Lewis can no longer hear well enough to sing, he said in a message posted via social media.

Lewis spoke with AJC music critic Melissa Ruggieri in 2016 ahead of that year's Shaky Knees Music Festival. ( Here is her review of their performance at the festival).

He looked back over his band's decades of hits.

At the time Lewis and The News were celebrating the 30th anniversary of the album, which has sold 10 million copies. 

Lewis hopes to return to his fans one day. For now, he's hoping for answers.