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JERRY LEE LEWIS IN CONCERT:
Legendary rock and roller-turned-country crooner Jerry Lee Lewis is living proof that septuagenarians can still rock. The Killer, as Lewis is affectionately known by fans, still possesses the same spitfire energy that propelled hits like "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" to No. 1 in the '50s, working the piano like a man half his age at his throwback live shows. Taking the stage with his sister and niece at his 2014 shows, Lewis cranked out marathon sets of his beloved rock hits, thrilling fans both young and old with his timeless, tireless showmanship.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Born in Louisiana, Lewis's parents mortgaged the family farm to buy him his first piano. After being kicked out of bible school for surprising a church assembly with a boogie woogie version of "My God Is Real," Lewis begin playing in clubs around Mississippi and Tennessee, hoping to land a record deal in Nashville. His break came when Sun Records realized his talent, recording his early songs and eventually releasing his breakthrough hits "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" in 1957. After family troubles steered him away from music in the late '50s, he returned to the game in the late '60s with a countrified sound, climbing the charts once again with hits like the 1968 No. 1 "To Make Love Sweeter For You." With a career that spans more than half a century, Lewis is nothing if not a seasoned performer, continuing to entertain audiences with his piano theatrics well into his seventies.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"Jerry Lee Lewis put on an absolutely inspired performance of full throttle rock and roll mixed with the usual blend of country ballads and Mississippi Blues. Fantastic performance..."
"Jerry Lee has always been the master showman and even though he didn't stand up on the piano or set it on fire, does not mean that he put any less energy into his show."
"Jerry lee didn't miss a beat on the piano! So glad I got to see him."
Fantastic venue, great evening and so much fun!! Loved being part of his birthday bash and meet some of his family and friends, including Nick who wrote a book on Jerry Lee -- oh the stories!!
this show was cool , nice old song just like jerry lee can do it :) i can't wait to see him again in new york .
Great balls of fire...you closed your eyes and it was the top of the charts. Played some old country classics and his hits....played the piano with his rear end...
Great show ... Jerry's "younger" sister opened the show. She can pound that piano like big brother. Always nice to hear those good Nashville pickers in the band. Kenny on guitar has been with Jerry for 40 years !!
amazing humorous show---only regret was he did not do Great Balls of Fire----see him-he's history
