[3] In his early 20s, Lewis was introduced to Dan Hartman, a singer, songwriter, and record producer responsible for hits such as "Free Ride," "Relight My Fire," and "I Can Dream About You.

A few years later, Lewis signed his first publishing deal with Sony Tunes, where he collaborated with many other songwriters, including Porter Carroll Jr. of the band Atlantic Starr.

[2] He spent 13 years in AWB, playing guitar, bass, and keyboards, and singing lead vocals on hits including "School Boy Crush" and "Walk On By".

Hall needed a keyboard player for a short tour supporting some new solo material, and Lewis agreed to join him.

[4] As a member of the Hall & Oates band, Lewis has played some of the world's most famous venues, including the Hollywood Bowl and Japan's Budokan Arena.

The show features Hall and his band, including Lewis, playing live, unrehearsed songs with guest artists such as veterans Smokey Robinson, Todd Rundgren, and Rob Thomas, and new acts like Fitz and the Tantrums, the Dirty Heads, and JOHNNYSWIM.

Along with his departure from the Hall & Oates band, Lewis announced his plans to depart Live from Daryl's House to pursue his solo career.

The title song from his first CD, "Get Back What You Give," released in 2000, earned Lewis an award in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest.

His performances focus mostly on his own material, but include tunes from AWB and Hall & Oates, plus some of his favorites songs from artists he has worked with on Live From Daryl's House.

While touring the country with Hall & Oates, Lewis occasionally plays solo gigs after the band's shows, with bandmates sometimes joining him on stage.

[10] Musicians who influenced his musical style include Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, Jack Bruce, Stevie Wonder, and Billy Preston.

Lewis describes Wolk, longtime band member and musical director for Hall and Oates, as "an amazing person to be around, and not just a very nice guy, he was a masterful musician.