Nicknamed "The Killer," Lewis' hits included "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On" and "Great Balls of Fire." But his career became embroiled in a scandal when it was revealed that he had secretly married his ...

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 ...

One of the greats of the early rock 'n' roll era, Jerry Lee Lewis, has died at the age of 87. Born Sept. 29, 1935 in Ferriday, Louisiana, Lewis would rise to great musical heights with his live wire ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Elvis Presley might have been the King, but Jerry Lee Lewis — the controversial American singer, songwriter and pianist who passed ...

Jerry Lee Lewis was the original wild man of rock'n'roll. On stage, he performed in a state close to frenzy. A savage, raw energy burning within him, he hammered the keyboard like a man possessed. His ...

Jerry Lee Lewis, one of the early rock 'n' roll artists that helped bring the genre to the mainstream, died today (Oct. 28) at the age of 87, and many fellow rockers have since taken to social media ...

Lewis came up in rock, but proved his country chops on the 1968 album Another Place, Another Time. The music suited his piano style, and the lyrics fit the emotions he brought to every performance.

The passing of the great Jerry Lee Lewis last Friday, at the age of 87, has brought floods of memories rushing back for those who knew him. As drummer J.M. Van Eaton posted on social media, “He was ...

From “Great Balls of Fire” to “Over the Rainbow,” whether the songs were brash or tearful, Jerry Lee Lewis was indomitable. By Jon Pareles He never mellowed. Jerry Lee Lewis, who died on Oct. 28, was ...

Elton posted a sweet throwback photo of the two men perched on white leather chairs as Jerry held onto what appeared to be a cigarette. “Without Jerry Lee Lewis, I wouldn’t have become who I am today, ...

Jerry Lee Lewis, known for helping rock and roll go mainstream with his flashy piano performances — as well as for his numerous offstage controversies and seven marriages — has died at age 87. Lewis’s ...