Jennifer Diane Lewis is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and keyboardist for the indie rock band Rilo Kiley, as well as a solo artist.
real name: Jennifer Diane Lewis
members: Mike Bloom
labels: Team Love Records
genres: pop music, alternative rock
plays: voice, guitar, bass guitar, keyboard instrument, harmonica, piano
member of: The Postal Service, Rilo Kiley
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Lewis was born in Las Vegas. Her mother, Linda, was a professional singer, and her father, Eddie Gordon, was a member of the Harmonica Gang. Lewis is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
Lewis made her professional debut in a Jell-O commercial. She later appeared in commercials for Mattel's Barbie and Baby Skates dolls, Toys "R" Us toy stores, the Black & Decker Popcorn Maker, and Kellogg's Corn Pops, among others. She was a contestant on a Young People's Week episode of the CBS game show Card Sharks starring Bob Eubanks on August 6, 1987, at age 11, winning $500, but she did not win her match.
In 2004, Conor Oberst invited Lewis to record a solo record for record label Team Love. Rabbit Fur Coat (released January 24, 2006) features contributions from Oberst, M. Ward, and Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine. Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie guests on a cover of The Traveling Wilburys' "Handle With Care". The Watson Twins provide accompaniment on the album, billed as Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins. Lewis toured with the Watson Twins in support of the album three times in 2006 and appeared with her band on the Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Later with Jools Holland. They also appeared on a Washington, D.C.–based children's music program called Pancake...
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