Go no further than Netflix’s “Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Today” to see how intense the burden of success and popularity can be. The documentary film follows well-known singer Lewis Capaldi as he tries to deal with the expectations that both the outside world and he himself have of him. It is understandable that the public would want to know the musician’s current whereabouts given the extraordinary vulnerability displayed by the artist in the movie. Fortunately, we are here to investigate the same.
Who is Lewis Capaldi?
Lewis Capaldi was born on October 7, 1996, in Glasgow, Scotland, and is the youngest of four children. Initially, his parents, Carol and Mark Capaldi, only intended to have three children. Lewis was born as a result of their conception of the musician before Mark had his vasectomy. Even though it came as a surprise, the couple was overjoyed to welcome their third son and showered him with affection and happiness. Lewis’ family relocated to Bathgate, Scotland, from Glasgow when he was just four years old. He and his family relocated to a brand-new home in East Whitburn, Bathgate, in 2005, where the artist began to explore his creative side.
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Lewis initially on the stage at the age of four in France, where he developed a passion for acting. At the age of nine, he began learning the guitar because his older brother was also doing so. This only encouraged him to continue honing his musical abilities. He soon began writing songs and performing them live for audiences. But, Mark, his father, would frequently take him to various places. It’s interesting to note that Lewis also asked his oldest brother, Warren Capaldi, for assistance when he first started playing in bars.
“At that age, I also began creating songs, and when I was 11, I wanted to play shows. I was introduced to pubs by my older brother, who was in a band. I had to go and hide in the lavatory before I played because I was obviously too young to be at a pub; I always left right after’, he told the Irish News. Lewis began appearing in events all around Scotland in 2014, and he frequently took part in music festivals. He has over the years played in a number of bands, but he has also continued to perform as a solo artist.
Lewis Capaldi achieved global fame in 2019 as a result of the success of his debut album, “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Degree.” “Someone You Loved” was the song that largely won over listeners’ hearts all across the world. This particular song’s accessible lyrics and appealing melody helped Lewis win a number of prizes, including two 2020 Brit Awards for Best New Artist and Song of the Year.
Where is Lewis Capaldi Now?
Lewis is still honing his craft as of this writing and is prepared to dazzle the world with much more songs. He put out two new singles in 2020, “Forget Me” and “Pointless.” The former even reached the top of the UK music charts. His second album, “Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent,” which includes both of these songs, will be fully released on May 19, 2023. Fans of the musician will undoubtedly be anticipating this release and eager to see what the musician does next.
On a more personal note, Lewis revealed in September 2022 that he had been given a Tourette Syndrome diagnosis. The musician discussed this topic live on Instagram, saying that he had shoulder twitches for a very long period but hadn’t made the link until just recently. Although he was aware of this behaviour, he understood that dwelling on it would only make him more uneasy and exacerbate his tics.
While Lewis attempted to continue working on his music after releasing his first album, as seen in the Netflix documentary, the shoulder twitches grew steadily worse. But the pressure just appeared to make this particular trait worse, and it was hurting his body. The artist underwent numerous physical therapies after his diagnosis was verified in order to prevent overtaxing his shoulder. In fact, he admits in the film that this may have caused his shoulders to be unequal.
Lewis has, however, recently acknowledged that, should his health deteriorate, he might have to give up his musical career. He told The Times, “I’ll leave if it gets to the point where I’m doing irreparable damage to myself. He continued, “I can only get this way through making music. Otherwise, I can function normally for weeks at a time. Therefore, it’s an odd circumstance. The trade-off is currently worthwhile. The sentiment is undoubtedly reasonable given the physical and mental strain the artist has already experienced. We only hope for the best for him in the future and that his music will keep enthralling listeners around the world.
