Jerry Lee Lewis, the notorious singer behind Great Balls of Fire, has died aged 87, his agent has confirmed. One of the last survivors of rock 'n' roll's golden age, his life was also marred by scandal and controversy His career was briefly halted when, aged 22, he married his 13-year-old cousin Myra Gale Brown. Lewis's agent described him as "perhaps the last true, great … [Read more...]
Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis dies aged 87 | 9 News Australia
Jerry Lee Lewis, the piano-pounding, foot-stomping singer who electrified early rock 'n' roll with hits like Great Balls of Fire and Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On before marital scandal derailed his career, has died, according to a statement from his representative, Zach Farnum. He was 87. Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: … [Read more...]
Jerry Lee Lewis, controversial rock legend, dies at 87
Jerry Lee Lewis, the untamable rock ‘n’ roll pioneer whose outrageous talent, energy and ego collided on such definitive records as “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and sustained a career otherwise upended by personal scandal, died Friday morning at 87. The last survivor of a generation of groundbreaking performers that included Elvis Presley, Chuck … [Read more...]