Huey Lewis: "I Lost Most Of My Hearing," Cancels All Concerts

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Huey Lewis and the News announced Friday that the band has canceled all concerts.

In a statement on Twitter, Huey Lewis reported that he lost most of his hearing two and a half months ago. Doctors believe that he has Meniere's disease. Lewis says that while he can hear one-on-one, and can hear well enough to speak on the phone, he cannot hear music to sing.

As a result, all concerts planned in 2018 have been canceled.

Lewis went on to say, "I feel horrible about this, and wish to sincerely apologize to all the fans who've already bought tickets."

Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear, according to the Mayo Clinic. It causes hearing loss, vertigo and ringing in the ears.

The San Francisco-based band has sold an estimated 30 million records worldwide, including the wildly popular 1983 album, Sports, which sold 10 million copies in the US. Their popularity peaked in the mid-1980s to early 90s. Their number one songs include "The Power of Love," "Stuck With You," and "Jacob's Ladder."

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