Phil Lewis
Musician and lead singer of L.A. Guns
Born
January 9th, 1957
68 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Gained prominence as the lead vocalist of the rock band L.A. Guns, which was a prominent group in the Hollywood glam metal scene during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band achieved commercial success with the self-titled debut album, 'L.A. Guns,' in 1988, featuring hit singles like 'The Ballad of Jayne.' Lewis also contributed to the band's later works, maintaining a successful music career over several decades. In addition to his work with L.A. Guns, he has been involved in various musical projects and collaborations throughout his career.
Led L.A. Guns to chart success in the late 1980s
Released the hit song 'The Ballad of Jayne'
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