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Great Balls of Fire singer Jerry Lee Lewis passes away at 87

The news of the veteran artist's demise has left several music lovers in shock.

Updated : Oct 29, 2022, 01:06 AM IST | Edited by : Simran Singh

Great Balls of Fire singer Jerry Lee Lewis passes away at 87

One of the last survivors of rock 'n' roll's golden age, notorious singer Jerry Lee Lewis passed away at 87. Reportedly, the veteran artist's life was also stained by scandal and violence.

In a statement, Lewis's publicist Zach Farnum confirmed the demise of the artist, "He was there at the beginning, with Elvis, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Carl Perkins, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, and the rest, and watched them fade away one by one till it was him alone to bear witness, and sing of the birth of rock'n'roll."

The publicist further stated that Lewis passed away at his home in Desoto County, Mississippi, with his wife, Judith, by his side. Lewis was the last survivor of a generation of groundbreaking performers that included Elvis Presley, Little Richard, and Chuck Berry, Lewis died at home in Memphis, Tennessee, representative Zach Farnum said in a release. The news of his demise, came two days after the publication reported his death and later disowned it.

Here are some reactions to Jerry's demise

It is with great sadness we've learned about the passing of Jerry Lee Lewis, who was just inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame this month. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/Kzeb7XUR7d

— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) October 28, 2022

You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain
Too much love drives a man insane
You broke my will
But what a thrill
Goodness gracious, great balls of fire
R.I.P. #JerryLeeLewis @pilloledirock pic.twitter.com/nVvuUUXDc2
— yesterdaypills (@yesterdaypills) October 28, 2022

My deepest condolences to family and friends for the eternal rest of the Golden Age Singer #jerryleelewis that occurred today, October 28, 2022 in Teneesse, United States
Rest in Peace pic.twitter.com/DwqFgNUrap
— Elizabeth Wittelsbach (Lisa) (@Koreana2010) October 28, 2022

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 pic.twitter.com/HytKkIV5Qo
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) October 28, 2022

As soon as the news of the demise broke digitally, several netizens expressed their grief over the loss of the veteran artist. A user wrote, "RIP JERRY LEE LEWIS One of the original trailblazing Rock n Rollers, who more than earned his nickname ‘THE KILLER.’ Here he is in 1957 bashing the piano keys to GREAT BALLS OF FIRE." Another user wrote, "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"