Rock Pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis Dead at 87

Legendary rock and roller Jerry Lee Lewis has died. He was 87.

The rock pioneer has huge hits in the 50s with “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On” and “Great Balls of Fire.” He was part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s first class of inductees in 1986.

Jerry Lee Lewis, Rock Pioneer and ‘Great Balls of Fire’ Singer, Dies at 87 https://t.co/bqMpO6K8nG pic.twitter.com/nMVyCWLqG3

— Variety (@Variety) October 28, 2022

BREAKING: Rock and roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis has died at 87. https://t.co/2JW5rI3HpQ pic.twitter.com/nARmZssS7t

— ABC News (@ABC) October 28, 2022

Jerry Lee Lewis, the singer who electrified early rock 'n' roll with hits like "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," has died at age 87 https://t.co/Pji41vk8zt pic.twitter.com/7uTksTqUq0

— CNN (@CNN) October 28, 2022

Flamboyant rock ‘n’ roll founding father Jerry Lee Lewis has died at 87. Nicknamed “The Killer,” he was an electric performer known for such rock standards as “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin On,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and more https://t.co/9lSoExB04B pic.twitter.com/gxZWOiGaNZ

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) October 28, 2022