Jerry Lee Lewis

Dead

Born: 9/29/1935 in Ferriday, Louisiana, USA
Died: 10/28/2022
Age: 87
Cause of death: heart failure

Nickname: The Killer
Noted For: early rock singer and pianist; hits include "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" (1957) and "Great Balls of Fire" (1957). Banned from radio after marrying his 13-year old cousin (1958). Inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame (1986). Cousin of Mickey Gilley and Jimmy Swaggart.

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