Jerry Lewis Dead at 87

[Gator89]

We lost The Coal Miner's Daughter a couple of weeks ago, now The Killer is gone, too.

Jerry Lee Lewis, rock 'n' roll pioneer who sang 'Great Balls of Fire,' dies at 87 | CNN

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 his career, has died, according to a statement from his representative, Zach Farnum. He was 87.

www.cnn.com

 

[Gator89]

 

[specialk]

RIP, i think him and jimmy swaggert were cousins....

 

[oldfella1962]

For sure this time? Yesterday they said he died, then retracted it as a "false report." So it's official now? He's actually dead? If true, what a bummer - he was quite an entertainer, but I wouldn't all that personal drama he had over the many years.

 

[Cool Hand Luke]

Rest in Peace "Killer"

One of my favorites

 

[Ruger#3]

A little closing time music from long ago. Thanks for the memories, RIP Killer.

 

[OwlRNothing]

Couldn't have happened to a nicer pe.... ya know, nevermind.

 

[4HAND]

RIP, i think him and jimmy swaggert were cousins....

They were. Mickey Gilley was their cousin too.
A lot of piano talent in that family.

 

[oldfella1962]

They were. Mickey Gilley was their cousin too.
A lot of piano talent in that family.

A lot of skirt chasing talent too, especially from cousin Jimmy Swaggart!

Sidenote, would it be in bad taste if Michael J. Fox performed a "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" tribute to Lewis? Asking for a friend!

 

[elfiii]

Who's gonna play this old piano after the Killer is gone?

 

[ryork]

He was a very underrated country singer IMO. Some interesting personality quirks so to speak, but can't deny the talent.

 

[SLY22]

Jimmy's gonna preach his funeral Saturday.