Jerry Lee Lewis
Rock and roll singer-songwriter and pianist
Born
September 29th, 1935
89 years ago
Died
October 28th, 2022
2 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Pioneer of rock and roll music, played the piano and sang with a distinctive style. Achieved widespread fame with hits such as "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On". Career included performing at the Grand Ole Opry and multiple recordings that charted globally. Controversy surrounded personal life, but contributions to the music industry were significant across decades.
Released hit singles like "Great Balls of Fire"
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986
Pioneered the rockabilly genre
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