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Jerry Lee Lewis

Musician
Forfans of classic rock'n'roll, piano-driven blues and country, live-album collectors and listeners who love high-energy performance.
3 Reviews 6 Definitions 27 Charts
R'n'b Roots Country Rock

The Profile

American singer and pianist, a pioneer of rock and roll known for his furious piano style and hits such as "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On". Recorded early work for Sun Records and had a long recording career.

Born September 29, 1935. Died October 28, 2022. Nicknamed "The Killer." Early breakthrough at Sun Records in the 1950s; acclaimed live and studio recordings across rock, country and blues.

Reviews praise Jerry Lee Lewis's ferocious piano and theatrical showmanship. Live At The Star Club, Hamburg is repeatedly cited as a career-defining live performance. Later works highlight his genre range and high-profile collaborations.

Notable Quotes

❝ he is a stage werewolf, with the blood of a demon throughout his circulatory system.
❝ Nicknamed "The Killer," Lewis was an exceptionally dynamic performer, endowed with an overwhelming feeling, he was the only one who managed to deftly navigate between rock'n'roll, country, and boogie-woogie.
❝ The Killer is back.
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