Maxayn Lewis | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paulette Parker |
| Also known as | Maxayne Moriguchi Maxavne Moriguchi Maxayane Lewis Maxanne Lewis Maxayne Lewis Maxann Lewis |
| Born | Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul, R&B, funk, pop, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, producer |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1960s – present |
| Labels | Duke Records |
| Website | Www.MaxaynLewis.com |
Maxayn Lewis is an American soul singer, musician, songwriter, and producer. She began her career in the 1960s, under her birth name Paulette Parker, as member of the Ikettes in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. In the 1970s, Lewis sang lead in the band Maxayn with her then-husband Andre Lewis. She was described as "a cross between Aretha Franklin and Roberta Flack."[1] The group eventually morphed to Mandré.
Lewis is also a prolific backing vocalist. She has sung with various acts, including The Gap Band, Donna Summer, Ray Charles, Celine Dion, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Bonnie Raitt, Simple Minds, Duran Duran, Smokey Robinson, Ricky Martin, and Britney Spears.[2]
- ^ Coleman, Julian (May 13, 1972). "Soul Sauce". Billboard. p. 26.
- ^ Donovan, Charles (February 28, 2018). "The Message Never Gets Old: Maxayn Lewis and the Maxayn Band". PopMatters.