Damian Lewis forges new career path as a musician as he writes 'deeply personal' album

He's known to fans for his roles in shows like Band of Brothers and Homeland. And Damian Lewis is forging a new career path as a musician as he releases his debut single on Thursday with an album to follow in the summer. Damian has written a series of 'deeply personal' songs for the album which comes nearly two years after the death of his wife Helen McCrory. Career: Damian Lewis is forging a new career path as a musician as he releases his debut single on Thursday with an album to follow in the summer Candid: Damian has written a series of 'deeply personal' songs for the album which comes nearly two years after the death of his wife Helen McCrory His debut single is called Down On The Bowery, with his fans speculating that it serves as an ode to his girlfriend, fellow musician Alison Mosshart. Couple: His debut single is called Down On The Bowery, with his fans speculating that it serves as an ode to his girlfriend, fellow musician Alison Mosshart Album: The actor reportedly signed a record deal with Decca Records after a bidding war for the rights to release his debut album Mission Creep They were seen again at the Serpentine Gallery's annual summer party, one of the highlights of the London social season.