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Jerry Lee Lewis (September 29, 1935 – October 28, 2022) was an American pianist, singer and songwriter. Nicknamed " The Killer ", he was described as " rock 'n' roll 's first great wild man". A pioneer of rock 'n' roll and rockabilly music, Lewis made his first recordings in 1952 at Cosimo Matassa 's J&M Studio in New Orleans, Louisiana, and ...
Oct 28, 2022 · The iconic rock 'n' roll pioneer and last living member of the "Million-Dollar Quartet" — whose meteoric rise collapsed almost as quickly as he ascended, thanks to scandal — has died at age 87.
Apr 3, 2014 · Rock Musicians. Jerry Lee Lewis is a piano-playing rock 'n roll pioneer famous for his high energy stage presence and controversial life. Updated: Apr 27, 2021. Photo: Jacques...
Oct 28, 2022 · The talented hell-raiser of early rock and roll died at 87. By Bill Wyman. Jerry Lee Lewis backstage in 1982. Photo: Thomas S. England/Getty Images. Jerry Lee Lewis was known as the...
Oct 28, 2022 · Oct 28, 2022 9:54am PT. Jerry Lee Lewis, Rock Pioneer and ‘Great Balls of Fire’ Singer, Dies at 87. By Chris Morris. Getty. Singer-pianist Jerry Lee Lewis, the hell-raising,...
Oct 28, 2022 · Published Oct. 28, 2022 Updated Oct. 31, 2022. Jerry Lee Lewis, the hard-driving rockabilly artist whose pounding boogie-woogie piano and bluesy, country-influenced vocals helped define the...
Overview. Jerry Lee Lewis was born on September 29th, 1935, in Ferriday, Louisiana. He began playing the piano at age 9, copying the styles of preachers and black musicians that traveled through the area. He signed with Sun Records in 1956 and quickly became a star.
