Reply With QuoteI liked to see JLL perform.
He was quite controverstal in his life; but he could sure make that piano talk .
(Actor and songwriter Kris Kristofferson presents Lewis, 72, with a statuette naming him the 2007 "American Music Master" during the celebration in Cleveland. Lewis was the first living recipient of the honor.)
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- When all was said and done, Jerry Lee Lewis did not kick over any stools, did not set his piano alight, or wail songs of fire. Instead, he played and sang gently and beautifully of rainbows and bluebirds, and left very few dry eyes in the house.
Well into the autumn of his years, Lewis' body may have begun to wither, but his stature as one of the singular artists of all time has only grown. On a chilly Saturday night in Cleveland, he joined two of his personal heroes -- Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams -- in being honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Case Western Reserve University as an "American Music Master."
A three-hour tribute concert at the Playhouse Square's State Theatre capped a week-long celebration titled "Whole Lot of Shakin': The Life and Music of Jerry Lee Lewis." Previous years had seen Rodgers, Williams, Leadbelly and Sam Cooke, among others, recognized, but Lewis was the first-ever living recipient of the honor.
Still irascible and unpredictable at age 72, much speculation had centered on whether Lewis would show for the concert, and whether the resident of Nesbit, Miss., would actually perform if he did.
Read the full account of the show:
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news...arms-hall-fame
2007/11/13 By Bob Mehr - Contact / www.epgold.com
I liked to see JLL perform.
He was quite controverstal in his life; but he could sure make that piano talk .
"I have learned never to ridicule any man's opinion, however strange it may seem."
yep l agree
Jerry sure could play the piano.
Jerry was great back in the days...he sure deserves this honor. Btw, does he still sing?
Yes. His latest CD Last Man Standing only came out a few months ago, and he still tours.Originally Posted by Rover
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His piano playing sends shivers down my spine.
"...You never stood in that man's shoes, or saw things through his eyes, or stood and watched with helpless hands, while the heart inside you dies. So help your brother along the way, no matter where he starts. For the same God that made you made him too...these men with broken hearts." Hank Williams, Sr, as quoted by
Thanks, for posting Jen! It was interesting!
This part (below) made me laugh!
Still irascible and unpredictable at age 72, much speculation had centered on whether Lewis would show for the concert, and whether the resident of Nesbit, Miss., would actually perform if he did.
Theres also a DVD "Last Man Standing" 90 minutes of Jerry and all the great artists who duet with him on the music performing them. It aired a few months back on PBS.
I've seen him in concert 3 times and he's the closest thing to Elvis that you'll ever get!!!!! And his appearing was always in question and what shape he would be in!!!!! (lol) What an amazing and charismatic showman! During a concert in 1989 they rented this piece of crud slinky sounding electric piano and Jerry at one point said something about having to kill the piano!!! And he always paid a really nice tribute to Elvis, alway's speaking highly and with the type of respect that makes you love Jerry even more!!!!!
A legendary musician and showman, and a true pioneer of Rock & Roll.
Hail The Killer!
"Don't tamper with the property of the U.S. Male"
Still irascible and unpredictable at age 72, still rockin´, still Jerry Lee Lewis. Honour deserved.
Agreed! Jerry could wail away on his piano! He made me want to play piano - learn to boogie woogie!
Just pretend, I'm holding you, and whispering things soft and low.
And think of me, how it's gonna be and just pretend I didn't go
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