British songwriting duo active from the 1960s, Carter-Lewis comprised John Carter (John Shakespeare) and Ken Lewis (Ken Hawker). The pair established themselves as prolific composers and producers during the early British pop era, crafting material that would define the sound of their generation.
While rooted in 1960s pop songwriting traditions rather than electronic music specifically, Carter-Lewis's production work and compositional approach influenced the development of British popular music. Their collaborative output demonstrated the power of studio-focused songwriting partnerships, a model that would later extend into electronic and dance music production circles.