Keyboard virtuoso from East Baltimore. In the ‘60s he performed with the Imperals, and the Soul Brothers band. Lewis later moved to Boston where he attended the New England Conservatory of Music, eventually earning the position of Assistant Dean, and Director of Community Service for the Conservatory. As a recruiter he was able to obtain scholarships for many aspiring musicians including some from Baltimore’s Douglass High School.
During the ‘70s Webster went on to lead the 65-piece New England Conservatory of Music Post-Pop Orchestra and other major orchestras from the states as well as Europe. He has also recorded and toured with artists such as pop singer Dionne Warwick, jazz artists Sonny Rollins, Dizzie Gillespie, and Herbie Hancock.
Lewis became a producer for Epic Records in 1974 and arranged music for artists such as Bill Withers, Thelma Houston, Jacksons, and others. He wrote the Miller Beer jingles sung by Ashford & Simpson as well as various TV show theme songs and children’s show themes. In 1980 Lewis created and produced the film “The Hearse.”
Lewis passed away in 1982.
Single releases by Webster Lewis include:
1976 Epic 240 Do It with Style / (same)
1976 Epic 28-50354 On the Town / Love Is the Way
1978 Epic 678 You Deserve to Dance
1980 Epic 50832 Give Me Some Emotion
1981 Epic 51014 Let Me Be the One
1981 Epic 02112 Kemo-Kimo
Album releases include:
1971 Counterpoint Live at Club 7
1976 Epic On the Town
1978 Epic Touch My Love
1980 Epic 36197 8 For The 80’s
1981 Epic Let Me Be the One
