(RADIO.COM) — Even if you don’t believe in love, you have to believe in Huey Lewis and the News. The best bar band that the 80s ever produced is working on its first new album in 18 years.
“We’re very excited about our new album, and honestly feel that it’s among our best work,” Lewis said in a statement. “We cannot wait to get it out to fans.”
Some of those die-hard followers may be surprised by the news, given Lewis’ need to bow out of the band’s most recent tour because of serious hearing issues. As recently as January 7th, Lewis answered a fan question on his website by saying: “I can’t hear enough to sing, so we have no gigs booked. I hope I can get better.”
Lewis has said that doctors thought he was suffering from Meniere’s disease, which causes vertigo, ringing in the ears and progressive hearing loss.