Jerry Lee Lewis | |
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![]() Lewis at Credicard Hall in September 2009 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Jerry Lee Lewis |
Also known as | The Killer |
Born | Ferriday, Louisiana, U.S. | September 29, 1935
Died | October 28, 2022 Nesbit, Mississippi, U.S. | (aged 87)
Genres | Rock and roll, country, rockabilly, blues, Honky tonk, gospel |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, pianist |
Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar |
Years active | 1954–2022 |
Labels | Sun, Mercury, Sire/Warner Bros, MCA |
Website | www.jerryleelewis.com |
Jerry Lee Lewis (September 29, 1935 – October 28, 2022) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. His best known singles were "Great Balls of Fire", "Breathless", and "High School Confidential". He was honored in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in 2022.