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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...
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.
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,...
Apr 19, 2024 · Jerry Lee Lewis, American singer and pianist whose virtuosity, ecstatic performances, and colorful personality made him a legendary rock music pioneer. His notable songs included ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,’ ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ and ‘Breathless.’. Learn more about his life and career.
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...
Jerry Lee Lewis is one of the first true rock ‘n’ roll musicians. He catapulted to fame with his 1957 hit, “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” and proved to the world that a piano man could play front and center on the world’s biggest stages.
Oct 28, 2022 · Jerry Lee Lewis, original wild man of rock ’n’ roll, dies at 87. Jerry Lee Lewis performs in New Mexico in 2000. (Sarah Martone / Associated Press) By Richard Cromelin. Oct. 28, 2022...
