The music world is mourning the death of early rock-and-roll icon Jerry Lee Lewis. He died at his home in Mississippi near Memphis at the age of 87. 


Lewis became big in the 1950s along with Elvis Presley, Little Richard and Chuck Berry. He was known for his energetic performances on the piano, especially on "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On." With us to discuss the life and legacy of Jerry Lee Lewis is Rick Bragg. He's a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, University of Alabama professor and author of Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story. And Shotgun Tom Kelly, longtime LA-radio DJ and host on Sirius XM. 

The music world is mourning the death of early rock-and-roll icon Jerry Lee Lewis. He died at his home in Mississippi near Memphis at the age of 87. 
 Lewis became big in the 1950s along with Elvis Presley, Little Richard and Chuck Berry. He was known for his energetic performances on the piano, especially on "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On." With us to discuss the life and legacy of Jerry Lee Lewis is Rick Bragg. He's a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, University of Alabama professor and author of Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story. And Shotgun Tom Kelly, longtime LA-radio DJ and host on Sirius XM.

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