The Lewis Family of Lincolnton, Ga., national bluegrass and gospel music stars for more than half a century and inductees into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, have announced that the group's last performance will be Sept. 5 in Dover Pa.
Augusta Chronicle
By Don Rhodes Music Columnist
Sunday, May 24, 2009 7:29 a.m.
Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2009 1:11 p.m.
The Lewis Family of Lincolnton, Ga., national bluegrass and gospel music stars for more than half a century and inductees into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, have announced that the group's last performance will be Sept. 5 in Dover, Pa.
The advanced ages and continuing poor health of several members were cited as the reasons.
Posted Saturday on the Web site, thelewisfamilymusic.com, was the simple announcement: "The Lewis Family has reached the difficult decision of announcing their retirement. They want to thank all their friends and fans who have supported them during these past 60 years. Continuing health issues and age have caused them to examine their traveling schedule, and they have set their last date as Sept. 5, 2009."
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