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By now, I would imagine, you will have all heard about the death of Jerry Lee Lewis the last of the Sun rock'n'roll legends.
Ernie and Walter were quicker of the mark than me and posted fine tributes on Friday when news of his death at the age of 87 broke. As an aside who in the 50s or 60s , given his lifestyle, would have put any money on him reaching such a ripe old age? Walter's post highlights a few of JLLs foibles including his marriage to his 13 year old cousin seemingly not uncommon in the rural South.
Obviously musically he was best known as a rock'n'roller but he could also seemlessly switch to honky tonk country piano playing.
Here are his takes on a couple of Country standards from his excellent Best of the Country Music Hall of Fame Hits album.
Rest easy Killer.
Separating art from artist, this is a tremendous loss.
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