Coming from small-town Ferriday, Louisiana, and from a religious family, Jerry Lee Lewis reflected strong, but conflicting, influences. His secular music, coming from religious roots, became some of the most audacious and influential music in rock and roll history.
Mickey Gilley's category is listed as a related category because Lewis and Gilley were both cousins and musicians. Disgraced televangelist Jimmy Swaggart was also a cousin. Gilley's mother, Lewis's father, and Swaggart's grandmother were siblings.
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Official page with news, pictures, reviews, ranch tours, and merchandise.
Illustrated biography of the performer with links to other rock stars.
Biography, discography, lyrics, information about Jerry Lee's ranch and fan club.
Inductee profile and timeline.
About the death of Shawn Stephens in 1983, to whom he was married 77 days before her death, listed as a methadone overdose. There are some who claim that she was murdered.
A lengthy history and obituary of Lewis, from Vulture, part of New York magazine.
(October 28, 2022)
Official page with news, pictures, reviews, ranch tours, and merchandise.
Biography, discography, lyrics, information about Jerry Lee's ranch and fan club.
About the death of Shawn Stephens in 1983, to whom he was married 77 days before her death, listed as a methadone overdose. There are some who claim that she was murdered.
Inductee profile and timeline.
Illustrated biography of the performer with links to other rock stars.
A lengthy history and obituary of Lewis, from Vulture, part of New York magazine.
(October 28, 2022)
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