Legendary jazz musician Ramsey Lewis, known for hits such as “The In Crowd” and “Wade in the Water,” has died. He died on the morning of Sept. 12 at his home in Chicago.
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Lewis is revered in jazz circles for 1960s hits like “The ‘In’ Crowd,” “Hang on Sloopy” and “Wade in the Water.” He earned three Grammy awards and seven gold records.
During his career, illustrious career, Lewis performed with musical stars such as Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Al Jarreau and Pat Metheney and had more than 80 albums to his credit — three dozen of them with Chicago-based Chess Records.
Lewis toured around the world and performed at the 1995 state dinner that then-President Bill Clinton hosted for President Fernando Henrique Cardoso of Brazil.
Ramsey Lewis age
Lewis was born on May 27, 1935 and died September 12, 2022. He was 87 years.
Ramsey Lewis height
Lewis was of average height. He was 1.6m tall.
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Ramsey Lewis parents
Lewis was born in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Ramsey Lewis Sr. and Pauline Lewis.
Ramsey Lewis cause of death
What was Ramsey Lewis’ cause of death? A cause of death was not stated. However, Lewis died in his sleep at his Chicago home, according to his son, Bobby Lewis.
“He was just at peace,” Bobby Lewis told the Associated Press on Monday night.
“Most people say when they met dad that he was a class act. He was that way even through his last breath.”
Ramsey Lewis wife
Lewis was married twice. Firstly to Geraldine Taylor (m.1954-1989) and secondly to Janet Tamillow (m.1990-2022).
Ramsey Lewis children
Lewis is survived by his wife Janet and seven children; Dawn Lewis, Frayne Lewis, Ramsey III Lewis, Kevyn Lewis, Denise Lewis, Robert Lewis, Kelly Lewis.
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