Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis

Musician

Jerry Lee Lewis was a pioneering rock and roll musician known for his energetic performances and hits like 'Great Balls of Fire.'

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Born
September 29, 1935
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About Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis — Life and Legacy

Jerry Lee Lewis, often referred to as 'The Killer,' is a seminal figure in rock and roll, recognized for his electrifying piano skills and dynamic stage presence. His career, marked by hits like 'Great Balls of Fire' and 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On,' showcases a blend of country, blues, and rock that has influenced countless artists. Lewis's quotes reveal a fierce independence and a willingness to defy societal expectations, as seen in his declaration, 'I play the piano like I’m trying to kill it.' This statement not only highlights his aggressive musical style but also reflects his approach to life, where he embraced chaos and passion. Throughout his career, he faced significant personal challenges, yet his music remained a powerful outlet for his emotions. Today, his quotes resonate with themes of rebellion and authenticity, reminding us of the raw energy that defined an era and continues to inspire musicians and fans alike.

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"Either be hot or cold. If you are lukewarm, the Lord will spew you forth from His mouth."

Hot Mouths Cold
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"When they look back on me I want 'em to remember me not for all my wives, although I've had a few, and certainly not for any mansions or high livin' money I made and spent. I want 'em to remember me simply for my music."

Wife Looks Ems
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"My momma always said, 'You and Elvis are pretty good, but y'all ain't no Chuck Berry."

Berries Said Momma
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"If I'm going to Hell, I'm going there playing the piano."

Piano History Hell
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"Faithfulness in small things leads to faithfulness in great things, and never the other way around."

Inspirational Way Faithfulness
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"All you gotta do honey is kinda stand in one spot, wiggle around just a little bit."

Dancing Littles Honey
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"Normally, things are viewed in these little segmented boxes. There's classical, and then there's jazz; romantic, and then there's baroque. I find that very dissatisfying. I was trying to find the thread that connects one type of music - one type of musician - to another, and to follow that thread in some kind of natural, evolutionary way."

Trying Musician Littles
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"You've got to walk and talk with God to go to heaven... I have the devil in me! If I didn't have, I'd be Christian!"

Christian Heaven Devil
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"Other people - they practice and they practice... these fingers of mine, they got brains in 'em. You don't tell them what to do - they do it. God given talent."

Practice People Brain
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"I am right. I`m always right. One time I thought I was wrong, I found out I was right."

Found One Time
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"I'm dragging the audience to hell with me"

Hell Audience
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"You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain, too much love drives a man insane. You broke my will, but what a thrill. Goodness gracious, great balls of fire."

Song Men Fire
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"A lot of people say Jerry Lee Lewis done wrong, but that has yet to be proven in the eyes of God."

Eye People Ego
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"She didn't mean to be unkind, why she even woke me up to say good-bye."

Mean Bye Rejection
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"I never set fire to a piano. I'd like to have got away with it, though. I pushed a couple of them in the river. They wasn't any good."

Couple Fire Rivers
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