Neil Lewis

Born and raised in Detroit. I have been influenced by many aspects of art and music. As a child I was allowed to play with the family record player. Exploring a collective mix of my father’s Motown and Doo-Wop, my Mom’s Neil Diamond and Jazz, my uncle’s Beatles, as well as my older brother’s Led Zeppelin, AC/DC and Iron Maiden records, I found a love for music.

My father was my greatest influence. Being involved with the Arts and Music culture in Detroit, as well as being a professional Artist himself, he would have me tag along with him to museums, concerts and cultural events that he was involved with.

As a child, my father would introduce me to some famous and not so famous musicians. I thought, “I want to do that “. Thank God my parents were supportive and allowed me to play drums when I was twelve years old. Not too long after that I began searching the neighborhood to find other kids my age to jam with. Because my love for music and my curiosity for how to play it. I began to pick up guitar, bass, piano and anything I can get my hands on. “if I can get three or more notes out of it, I try to make a song with it.”

Since then, I have played with many groups as well as solo performances from intimate bon fires to performing for Major Archer’s Inauguration ball, as well as everything in between.

Music as always been my love, my salvation and the one thing that keeps me sane in this crazy world.