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Drew Lachey is a baritone singer who became famous as a member of the rock group 98 Degrees. A native of Cincinnati, OH, he worked in a deli, served in the army and was an emergency medical technician. It was while he was working as an EMT in New York that he got a call from his brother, Nick, inviting Drew to join the band that Nick had formed with two friends. Drew accepted the offer, the group changed their name to 98 Degrees, and began to record with Motown Records.
Born on August 8, 1976, one of seven children, Drew is married to Lea Dellecave, who is a choreographer for and dances with 98 Degrees.
In 2005, Lachey became a contestant on Dancing With the Stars; he and his partner, Cheryl Burke, danced off with the trophy and Lachey appeared with the show several times in later years. He also had roles on Broadway in Rent and Spamalot.
Last updated: July 14, 2008.
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