Huey Lewis and the News to Perform at 2011 Clay County Fair

Spencer, Iowa – Huey Lewis and The News have been defying the rock oddsmakers for three decades. Formed over 30 years ago from two rival Bay Area bands, their contagious brand of straight-ahead rock n’ roll has outlasted countless trends, selling over 20 million albums worldwide in the process. This quintessential American rockband will be performing live at the Clay County Fair on Saturday, September 10, 2011.

These Grammy Award winners have written and performed such classic Top Ten Hits as “Heart of Rock & Roll”, “Stuck With You”, “I Want A New Drug”, “If This Is It”, “Hip To Be Square” and “Workin’ For A Livin’”. The group also wrote and performed “The Power of Love” and “Back in Time” for the hit film Back To The Future. “The Power of Love”, which was nominated for an Academy Award, went all the way to #1 on Billboard’s singles chart.

As great a recording career as the band has had, it’s their live performances that remain the stuff of legend. They have toured worldwide continuously for more than 30 years. Huey Lewis & The News incorporate a variety of musical influences, including R&B and soul, to create their own unique sound. One of the highlights of their show is their a cappella rendition of early rock n’ roll classics such as “Sixty Minute Man”, “Under The Boardwalk” and “It’s Alright”.

The 2011 Clay County Fair runs September 10-18. For more information, visit www.claycountyfair.com or call 712-262-4740. You can also become a fan on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/WorldsGreatestCountyFair, and or follow on twitter @ClayCountyFair.