Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis brought piano attack, country drive, and theatrical danger into early rock and roll. The USA singer and pianist became one of the defining figures of the 1950s, with recordings that turned rhythm and blues energy into mainstream shock. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On and Great Balls of Fire made the piano a weapon of rock performance.

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  Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On: the record that shot Jerry Lee Lewis to fame

  Recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis in 1957, Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On instantly became a major hit in America, highlighting...