By Mark Gray
3:30am PDT, Oct 30, 2022
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Jerry Lee Lewis, the rock 'n' icon who sang "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," passed away at 87 on Oct. 28. Often nicknamed "The Killer" due to his amazing live performances, Lewis is in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame. His life was not without its controversies, though, as his fame eroded in 1957 after he married Myra Gale Brown, his 13-year-old cousin once removed (his divorce from his previous wife wasn't finalized when he married Myra either). However, his songs would continue to be a part of pop culture, particularly "Great Balls of Fire," which was featured in "Top Gun" and its sequel. Following The Killer's death, many in entertainment paid tribute.
Click through to see how he's being remembered….
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"Without Jerry Lee Lewis, I wouldn't have become who I am today. He was groundbreaking and exciting, and he pulverized the piano. A brilliant singer too. Thank you for your trailblazing inspiration and all the rock 'n' roll memories. #RIP" —Elton John
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"He was anything but a 'Mean Old Man.' Honored to have gotten the chance to record with Jerry Lee Lewis. One of the best!! #RIPJerryLeeLewis" –Tim McGraw
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"Sadly, One of the pioneers of rock 'n' roll has passed. A rebel to the end. RIP, Jerry Lee Lewis" —Gene Simmons
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"He was Country and Rock-and-roll!!! Jerry Lee Lewis, a pioneer at the birth of rock, was an iconic legend. It was an honor to know you! RIP, my friend." –Marie Osmond
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"Sad to hear of the passing of Jerry Lee Lewis. Love his music and I was hugely influenced by his records and live performances which were always full of fire and inspiration! No one could touch him! God Bless you, Jerry Lee" –John Fogerty
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"The killer Jerry Lee Lewis passed on today. What an honor it was to be his friend His passing closes out an explosive era of American music. Last man standing baby!!!" —Toby Keith
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"'Goodbye to the Killer' RIP" –Keith Richards
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"R.I.P. JLL the KILLER-What a man" –Ronnie Wood
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"I'm extremely saddened to hear that Jerry Lee Lewis has passed. While I admired his rock & roll records, I really loved and was heavily influenced by his country records when I was a kid. One of the most unique and soulful voices that country music has ever known. #RIPJerryLee" –Travis Tritt
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"God bless Jerry lee Lewis peace and love to all his family" –Ringo Starr
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"You know what? If Jerry Lee Lewis can live to 87, anybody can. That dude shouldn't have made it to 37." –Michael Ian Black
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"RIP Jerry Lee Lewis. The Killer has gone. He could play that piano, boy. Think I gotta play me some Lewis Boogie." –Stephen King
