Once got to shake his hand and thank him for saving my life back in the day. From the New York Times: Jerry Lee Lewis, the hard-driving rockabilly artist whose pounding boogie-woogie piano and bluesy, country-influenced vocals helped define the sound of rock ’n’ roll on hits like “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and “Great Balls of Fire,” and whose incendiary performing style expressed the essence of rock rebellion, died on Friday at his home in DeSoto County, Miss., south of Memphis. He was 87.
Imagine The Killer surviving in today's 24/7/365 social media tsunami.
Hell, he was banned in the early 60's. Child brides, domestic abuse, tax problems, etc. I just think how he would have survived now. It's hard to separate the artist from the art. He was a prime example. A god of rock and roll with feet of clay. RIP, Killer. I loved and still do your musical genius but a big, old fuck you for being a misogynist.
Goodness gracious, great balls of fire! I think he was the last of the rock and roll pioneers of that era…Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis, Buddy Holly, so many others, and now The Killer is gone.
It's a tribute to something--genetics?--that with the wild life he led, he lived this long. I hope it was a peaceful transition.
I'm a country music fan, and by country music, I mean that I have doubts that anything recorded since 1970 is really country music. So I wasn't thrilled that he got into the Country Music Hall of Fame, officially inducted last week, ahead of some others I considered more deserving. But he got in, and I'm glad he at least was alive to know it.
How do you separate the artist from the art? Should we? Is the creation and its creator to be applauded despite the horrors of his personal behavior? That is a personal decision. I respect your choice.
For me, I can't restrain myself from saying to Jerry Lee Lewis: Fuck you, your abuse and your arrogance. Same for Picasso and Ye and Thomas Jefferson. I let them go. Their talent is terrific. Their behavior is unacceptable.
And in the same breath I would add Elon Musk. Who could be the most dangerous person on Earth . And yet he is worshiped and prayed to as if money and talent can excuse being obscene. I say Nope.
Imagine The Killer surviving in today's 24/7/365 social media tsunami.
Hell, he was banned in the early 60's. Child brides, domestic abuse, tax problems, etc. I just think how he would have survived now. It's hard to separate the artist from the art. He was a prime example. A god of rock and roll with feet of clay. RIP, Killer. I loved and still do your musical genius but a big, old fuck you for being a misogynist.
“Either be hot or cold. If you are lukewarm, the Lord will spew you forth from His mouth.”
― Jerry Lee Lewis
Goodness gracious, great balls of fire! I think he was the last of the rock and roll pioneers of that era…Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis, Buddy Holly, so many others, and now The Killer is gone.
I noticed quite a bit of "head banging" happening on that video. I just had to laugh!
Jerry Lee Lewis, Loretta Lynn- artists of a bygone era.
Loved that crazy man, never saw this version before. My parents thought he was more evil than Elvis
It's a tribute to something--genetics?--that with the wild life he led, he lived this long. I hope it was a peaceful transition.
I'm a country music fan, and by country music, I mean that I have doubts that anything recorded since 1970 is really country music. So I wasn't thrilled that he got into the Country Music Hall of Fame, officially inducted last week, ahead of some others I considered more deserving. But he got in, and I'm glad he at least was alive to know it.
So TC, will you expand on the handshake and JLL saving your life?
How do you separate the artist from the art? Should we? Is the creation and its creator to be applauded despite the horrors of his personal behavior? That is a personal decision. I respect your choice.
For me, I can't restrain myself from saying to Jerry Lee Lewis: Fuck you, your abuse and your arrogance. Same for Picasso and Ye and Thomas Jefferson. I let them go. Their talent is terrific. Their behavior is unacceptable.
And in the same breath I would add Elon Musk. Who could be the most dangerous person on Earth . And yet he is worshiped and prayed to as if money and talent can excuse being obscene. I say Nope.