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Howard Hewett Jr. is an American singer–songwriter. Hewett rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the group Shalamar. In 1985, he left the group to pursue his solo career, but he later returned to the group in 2001. He signed with Elektra Records. In 1986, he released his debut solo album I Commit to Love. Hewett and his group Shalamar contributed material to the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack ...
Hewett left the group in 1983 and began a solo career. Hewett released his debut solo album, I Commit to Love, in 1986. The album featured the hit single "Say Amen". Hewett released several more albums throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including his most recent album, Howard Hewett: The Collection, in 2011. Hewett has been married twice.
Howard Hewett’s path to recognition as an exceptional soul singer was not a straightforward one. Although he played in several R&B bands before being signed to a label, it was the last-minute invitation to join Soul Train dancers Jody Watley and Jeffrey Daniel of Shalamar in 1978 that brought him his first—and very impactful—widespread visibility.
When Howard Hewett Sr was born on 12 May 1921, in Akron, Summit, Ohio, United States, his father, Tolbert Hewett, was 30 and his mother, Ethel Campbell, was 27. He married Charlena Fitzhugh on 31 January 1946, in Akron, Summit, Ohio, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter.
Hewett has recorded on numerous movie soundtracks including the multiplatinum. “Footloose” soundtrack and the first “Beverly Hills Cop” soundtrack, which landed him a Grammy for his composition, “Don’t Get Stopped in Beverly. Hills”. With 16 albums recorded, countless collaborations and over 15 million records.
In 2001, Hewett released the all inspirational album The Journey, where he shows us that his faith can’t be separated from his heart and soul. Hewett continues to seduce audiences and eardrums as he is constantly touring and intermittently releasing new music. “Of all the fine vocalists working today, Howard Hewett is one of the finest.”
Howard Hewett Jr. is an American singer–songwriter. Hewett rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the group Shalamar. In 1985, he left the group to pursue his solo career, but he later returned to the group in 2001. He signed with Elektra Records. In 1986, he released his Platinum debut solo album I Commit to Love. Hewett and his group Shalamar contributed material to the Beverly Hills Cop ...
