With his fiery piano-playing style and powerful stage presence, Jerry Lee Lewis enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame. Although his time as a relevant artist was comparably brief, that short time in the sun was nothing short of revolutionary. While his run lasted, Lewis played a pivotal role in forging what would become classic rock and roll and rockabilly.
Lewis burst onto the music scene with his 1957 hit "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," which was quickly followed by the iconic "Great Balls of Fire." Both songs exude an undeniable drive and raw energy that fueled a musical revolution. It was the fleeting yet spectacular success of Lewis and his fellow 1950s musical pioneers that paved the way for even greater musical achievements in the future. In this book, we delve into the life and legacy of "The Killer," Jerry Lee Lewis, in all its glory.
