Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis is known to many people as the most influential pianist of all time. He showed his musical talent at the age of 9 years old when he played his aunt’s piano, not knowing that skill would bring him success in the future. He derived his style of playing piano from African American musicians and used his talent at school events. He also performed at a newly opened car dealership in his hometown, marking the famed pianist’s first performance.

Lewis made his first recorded music under the Sun Records label, starting with his rendition of Crazy Arms, which was originally performed by Ray Price, and produced other singles including Breathless, Great Balls of Fire, and High School Confidential. He didn’t stop there and made a cover of Ray Charles’ What I’d Say and released more hits during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s such as Would You Take Another Chance on Me, To Make Love Sweeter on You, Me and Bobby McGee, Another Place, Another Time and There Must Be More to Love Than This. Credits to his decision to shift to country music in the late 60s. Last February 2020, he was reportedly making his new album despite his health condition.