Gary Lewis was the leading member, vocalist and drummer of the 1960's pop music band Gary Lewis & the Playboys. He is the son of comedian Jerry Lewis.
According to DNA test results released in a March 2009 episode of Inside Edition, there is a 88.7% that Lewis is related to Philadelphia comedian Suzan Lewis. Lewis has attempted to get Jerry Lewis to admit his paternity of her for years. While paternity cannot be 100% confirmed without the DNA of Jerry Lewis, Gary Lewis DNA allowed researchers to find a significant percent chance of the relationship between the two.Philly.com: Dan Gross: Why won't director admit he went to Temple?
Gary Lewis News and Blogs
Official Site: Gary Lewis and The Playboys
Wikipedia: Gary Lewis Entry | Gary Lewis and The Playboys Entry
Allmusic: Gary Lewis Entry
Associated Content: Suzan Lewis May Be the Daughter of Jerry Lewis (March 18, 2009)
Philly.com: Dan Gross: Why won't director admit he went to Temple? (March 16, 2009)
PopEater: Jerry Lewis' Secret Love Child Revealed? (March 6, 2009)
YouTube Video: Gary Lewis & the Playboys - Everybody Loves A Clown... (Time: 2:21)
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Born July 31, 1946 in Los Angeles, California
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Leading member of 1960's pop band Gary Lewis & the Playboys
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Found unlikely success in mid-60's with the Playboys
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Single "This Diamond Ring" reached number one on charts in 1965
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Jerry Lewis
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DNA results on Inside Edition confirmed a 88.7% of relationship between Gary and Suzan LewisPhilly.com: Dan Gross: Why won't director admit he went to Temple?
