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Jerry Lee Lewis
12+ albums
rockabillyRock and Rollrock n rolloldiesclassic rock
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Jerry Lee Lewis (September 29, 1935 – October 28, 2022) was an American pianist, singer, and songwriter. He was a pioneer of rock and roll and rockabilly music and made his first recordings in 1952 at Cosimo Matassa's J&M Studio in New Orleans, Louisiana, and in 1956 at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee. Lewis achieved commercial success with early recordings such as "Crazy Arms" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On", followed by "Great Balls of Fire", "Breathless", and "High School Confidential". In the late 1950s, Lewis's career was affected by his marriage to Myra Gale Brown, his 13-year-old cousin, which led to a decline in his popularity. During the early 1960s, he had limited chart success, with exceptions including a cover of Ray Charles's "What'd I Say". His live performances from this period, including the 1964 album "Live at the Star Club, Hamburg", were noted for their energetic style. In 1968, Lewis transitioned into country music, achieving hits such as "Another Place, Another Time", and throughout the late 1960s and 1970s, he regularly appeared on the country charts. His number-one country songs included "To Make Love Sweeter for You", "There Must Be More to Love Than This", "Would You Take Another Chance on Me", and "Me and Bobby McGee". He also recorded covers of songs such as The Big Bopper's "Chantilly Lace" and Mack Vickery's "Rockin' My Life Away". Lewis continued to tour and release new albums into the 21st century. His 2006 album "Last Man Standing" sold
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