Jerry Lee Lewis
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Summary
Jerry Lee Lewis was born on September 29, 1935[1], in Ferriday[2]. He died on October 28, 2022[3], in DeSoto County[4]. He worked as a singer[5], pianist[6], composer[7], singer-songwriter[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38,863 views/month, #3,288 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Nesbit[11]
- Place of burial: Herron Family Cemetery[12]
- Spouse: Dorothy Barton[13], Jane Mitchum[14], Myra Gale Brown[15], Jaren Elizabeth Gunn Pate[16], Shawn Stephens[17], Karrie McCarver[18], Judith Lewis[19]
- Country of citizenship: United States[20]
- Native language: English[21]
- Occupation: musician[22], bandleader[23]
- Field of work: music[24], country music[25], rock and roll[26]
- Educated at: Nelson University[27]
- Award received: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[28], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[29], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[30]
- Member of: Million Dollar Quartet[31]
- Religion or worldview: Assemblies of God[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Genre: rock music[34], blues[35], country music[36], rockabilly[37], honky tonk[38], gospel music[39]
- Record label: Sun Records[40], Charly Records[41], Mercury Records[42], Elektra[43], MCA Records[44], Smash Records[45]
- Discography: Jerry Lee Lewis discography[46]
- Commons category: Jerry Lee Lewis[47]
- Voice type: tenor[48]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[49]
- Family name: Lewis[50]
- Given name: Jerry Lee[51]
- Pseudonym: The Killer[52]
- Official website: https://jerryleelewis.com[53]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jerry Lee Lewis[54]
- Relative: Jimmy Swaggart[55], Mickey Gilley[56]
- Manner of death: natural causes[57]
Why It Matters
Jerry Lee Lewis has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
He has been cited as an influence by Jerry Adriani[60], an actor[61], 1947–2017[62], of Brazil[63].
FAQs
Where was Jerry Lee Lewis born?
Jerry Lee Lewis's place of birth was Ferriday[2].
Where did Jerry Lee Lewis die?
Jerry Lee Lewis passed away in DeSoto County[4].
Who was Jerry Lee Lewis married to?
Jerry Lee Lewis's spouses include Dorothy Barton[13], Jane Mitchum[14], Myra Gale Brown[15], and Jaren Elizabeth Gunn Pate[16].
What did Jerry Lee Lewis do for work?
Jerry Lee Lewis worked as a singer[5], pianist[6], composer[7], singer-songwriter[8], and recording artist[9].
Where did Jerry Lee Lewis go to school?
Jerry Lee Lewis was educated at Nelson University[27].
What awards did Jerry Lee Lewis receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[28], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[29], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[30].
Who did Jerry Lee Lewis influence?
Jerry Lee Lewis has been cited as an influence by Jerry Adriani[60].