Jerry Lee Lewis

Date of Birth: September 29, 1935

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Date of Death: October 28, 2022

Biography

Jerry Lee Lewis, often known as “The Killer,” was a pioneering American rock and roll and country musician. Born in Ferriday, Louisiana, Lewis was a prodigious talent who began playing the piano at the age of nine. His energetic and often controversial style made him a standout performer in the 1950s. Lewis’ career took off with hits like “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and “Great Balls of Fire,” which showcased his dynamic piano playing and charismatic stage presence. Though his career faced significant setbacks due to personal controversies, he made a remarkable comeback in the late 1960s and 1970s as a country music artist. His contributions to music earned him numerous accolades, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.

5 Interesting Facts about Jerry Lee Lewis

1. Jerry Lee Lewis was one of the first musicians inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.

2. He was a cousin of country singer Mickey Gilley and evangelist Jimmy Swaggart.

3. Lewis married seven times; his third marriage, to his 13-year-old cousin Myra Gale Brown, caused a major scandal and temporarily derailed his career.

4. He survived several near-fatal incidents, including a serious car accident in 1993 and a stroke in 2019.

5. Jerry Lee Lewis was a self-taught musician who never learned to read music.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jerry Lee Lewis

1. “You can’t stop a man from playin’ the way he feels.”

2. “If I’m going to Hell, I’m going there playing the piano.”

3. “I’m draggin’ the audience to hell with me.”

4. “Rock and roll has been very, very good to me and I’m very proud of it.”

5. “Either be hot or cold. If you are lukewarm, the Lord will spit you out.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Jerry Lee Lewis’ net worth was estimated to be around $15 million.

Children

Jerry Lee Lewis had six children. His children include: 1. Jerry Lee Lewis Jr., who tragically died in a car accident in 1973. 2. Ronnie Guy Lewis, born to Jerry and his second wife, Jane Mitcham. 3. Phoebe Allen Lewis, born to Jerry and his third wife, Myra Gale Brown. 4. Steve Allen Lewis, who drowned in a swimming pool accident in 1962. 5. Lori Lee Lewis, also born to Jerry and Myra Gale Brown. 6. Jerry Lee Lewis III, born to Jerry and his sixth wife, Kerrie McCarver.