Jona Lewie
Singer-songwriter and keyboard player

Born
March 14th, 1947
78 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Originated as a part of the British music scene in the 1970s. Gained prominence with the hit single 'Stop the Cavalry' in 1980, which topped charts in multiple countries. Contributed to the genre of pop music through a combination of catchy melodies and poignant lyrics. Collaborated with various artists and has been active in music performance and production.
Released the hit single 'Stop the Cavalry'
Produced several albums including 'The Musical Companion'
Collaborated with bands such as 'The Heavy Metal Kids'
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