Jerry Lee Lewis
Hourly History
Discover the remarkable life of Jerry Lee Lewis...
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...
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United States
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Hourly History
Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
Biographies of Musicians
English Audiobooks
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Discover the remarkable life of Jerry Lee Lewis... 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. Discover topics such as: Duration - 54m. Author - Hourly History. Narrator - Matthew J. Chandler-Smith. Published Date - Friday, 23 January 2026. Copyright - © 2023 Hourly History ©.
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English
Opening credits
Duration:00:00:13
Introduction
Duration:00:02:05
Early Life in Louisiana
Duration:00:04:09
Music and Marriage
Duration:00:08:20
Record Deal
Duration:00:04:08
A Wild Man
Duration:00:07:22
Fall from Grace
Duration:00:04:55
An Unexpected Return
Duration:00:03:30
Love, Life, and Loss
Duration:00:03:17
Addiction and Arrests
Duration:00:04:16
Downward Spiral
Duration:00:04:58
Late Life and Career
Duration:00:05:11
Conclusion
Duration:00:01:49
Closing credits
Duration:00:00:19