Jerry Lee Lewis

Born: Ferriday, LA, 1935

Member of: The Million Dollar Quartet

Influenced by: Ray Price, Cecil Grant, Al Jolson, Moon Mullican, Hank Williams

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: Is there an early rock & roller who has a crazier reputation than the Killer, Jerry Lee Lewis? His exploits as a ...

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Nov 23 2008 3:00AM by Gaylord Fields

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Spinner: On This Date in 1976: Jerry Lee Lewis is arrested outside the gates of Graceland, where he was found waving around a gun and demanding to see Elvis Presley. The Almanac Advises for November 23: "Many of the musical rivalries reported in the press ... Read more

 
Nov 18 2008 3:00AM by Gaylord Fields

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Spinner: On This Date in 1970: Jerry Lee Lewis and his wife (and cousin), Myra Gale Brown Lewis, are granted a divorce. Myra, 13 years old at the time of her wedding, had been married to her 12-years-older husband for half her life. The Almanac Advises for ... Read more

 
Jul 28 2008 4:00AM by Gaylord Fields

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Spinner: On This Date in 1957: Jerry Lee Lewis makes his television debut, performing 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On' on 'The Steve Allen Show.' The Almanac Advises for July 28: "Simply known as hyperactive behavior, ADHD -- or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity ... Read more

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