The Outfield frontman Tony Lewis dies ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ aged 62 

The Outfield frontman Tony Lewis, who enjoyed success with enduring 1980s hit Your Love, dies ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ aged 62

Musician Tony Lewis, who enjoyed chart success with British rock band The Outfield with their 1980s hit Your Love, has died. He was 62. 

Tony’s publicist revealed he passed away ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ near his home in London on Monday, although a cause of death has yet to be publicly revealed.

His publicist said in a statement: ‘It is with deep sadness and sorrow to report that Tony Lewis, singer of the ‘80s rock band the Outfield, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away yesterday, October 19th, at the age of 62 near London, England.

RIP: Musician Tony Lewis, who enjoyed chart success with British rock band The Outfield with their 1980s hit Your Love, has died. He was 62. Pictured in September 2019

‘Tony’s music touched people around the globe for decades. Lewis and the late John Spinks took the ‘80s by storm with the Outfield’s infectious pop songs, including Your Love, All the Love, and Say It Isn’t So.

Your Love reached No. 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart in 1986 and is still widely known today, with features in various TV spots and commercials, gaining millions of streams each month…

‘Tony Lewis’s legacy will live on forever through his beautiful family and his legendary music. The family requests their privacy during this difficult time.’

East London native Tony, who also cared out a career as a songwriter and record producer, co-founded The Outfield with Alan Jackman and John Spinks.

They went on to enjoy success with their hit tracks All The Love and Say It Isn’t So, while their 1986 hit Your Love peaked at number 6 on America’s Billboard Hot 100. 

Your Love has been embraced as something of a rock anthem over the years, which continues to get radio and club play across the US.

In the song’s lyrics, distinctively belted out by Tony, the narrator attempts to convince his ex-girlfriend to have a night of passion with him while his current girlfriend, Josie, is away on vacation.

However, despite his overtures, the ex-girlfriend refuses his offer as she wants him to remain faithful to an unsuspecting Josie. 

Their debut album, which was released in 1985 hit triple platinum sales in the US, where it also charted in the country’s top 10. 

Tony’s death comes as it was revealed that he had been working on a new EP, which he’d planned to release in spring 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Carol, two daughters Gemma and Rosie, and three grandchildren.