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Jerry Lee Lewis: The Killer of Rock and Roll

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This episode is a comprehensive biographical profile of the influential American musician Jerry Lee Lewis, who was a vital architect of rock and roll and country music. Known by his nickname "The Killer," Lewis gained international stardom in the late 1950s with high-energy hits like "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On." The sources detail his pioneering piano style, his recordings with Sun Records, and the severe career decline he faced following a scandalous marriage to his young cousin. His later resurgence as a country star is highlighted, alongside his inductions into both the Rock and Roll and Country Music Halls of Fame ... 

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