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<small>''This article is about the Rock and Roll singer; for the American comedy actor see [[Jerry Lewis]]''</small><br>[[Jerry Lee Lewis]] was born on September 29, 1935 in Ferriday,

<small>''This article is about the Rock and Roll singer; for the American comedy actor see [[Jerry Lewis]]''</small><br>

 

[[Jerry Lee Lewis]] was born on September 29, 1935 in Ferriday,

[[Louisiana]] and as a young boy began playing [[piano]] with his two

[[Louisiana]] and as a young boy began playing [[piano]] with his two

cousins, both who would achieve celebrity status themselves,

cousins, both who would achieve celebrity status themselves,

Mickey Gilley and evangelist Jimmy Swaggart.

Mickey Gilley and evangelist [[Jimmy Swaggart]].

As a young man while working as a studio musician in [[Memphis]],

As a young man while working as a studio musician in [[Memphis]],

performance on stage, kicking the piano bench out of the way to

performance on stage, kicking the piano bench out of the way to

play standing, pounding the keyboard while raking the keys would

play standing, pounding the keyboard while raking the keys would

influence another future star, Elton John among others. On the

influence another future star, [[Elton John]] among others. On the

motion picture screen Lewis’ explosive style was featured in

motion picture screen Lewis’ explosive style was featured in

“High School Confidential” and “Jamboree”.

“High School Confidential” and “Jamboree”.

Joining the early Sun Records stars of the 50’s, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash

Joining the early Sun Records stars of the 50’s, [[Elvis Presley]], [[Johnny Cash]] and Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis was a member of what was called the “Million Dollar Quartet”.

and Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis was a member of what

was called the “Million Dollar Quartet”.

A new album from Jerry Lee Lewis topped the best selling surveys

A new album from Jerry Lee Lewis topped the best selling surveys

in the fall of 2006. “The Last Man Standing” featured many

in the fall of 2006. “The Last Man Standing” featured many

recording stars including, Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr,

recording stars including, Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr,

Little Richard, John Fogerty, Bruce Springfield and Willie Nelson.

Little Richard, John Fogerty, [[Bruce Springfield]] and [[Willie Nelson]].

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and given a

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and given a

Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005, Jerry Lee Lewis, now in his

Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005, Jerry Lee Lewis, now in his

70’s, continues to delight fans as he tours on a regular basis.

70’s, continues to delight fans as he tours on a regular basis.

[[Category:Singers]]

[[Category:Singers]]