Tragic Stories About Jerry Lee Lewis That Reveal His Dark Side

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  • Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
  • Jerry Lee Lewis, whose piano prowess and vivacious stage presence placed him firmly in the annals of rock 'n' roll history, traversed a career path that was as tumultuous as it was triumphant. Born in the heartlands of Ferriday, Louisiana, in 1935, Lewis, often dubbed "The Killer" due to his dynamic, unrestrained performances, catapulted into the limelight with his audacious musicality, setting stages alight with hits like "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and "Great Balls of Fire."
    ▬Contents of this video▬
    00:00 - Intro
    00:45 - Jerry Lee Lewis and Janis Joplin
    01:46 - Jerry and Chuck Berry
    02:53 - Mysterious Death
    04:44 - Jerry and his Family
    06:14 - His Marriage To His 13-Year-Old Cousin
    07:37 - Outro
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    His mastery over the piano, coupled with a raw, unbridled vocal energy, starkly contrasted the soft, smooth crooners of his era, rendering him a pioneering force in the rock and roll and country music domains. However, beneath the charismatic veneer and rollicking rhythms, Lewis's life was punctuated by a series of scandals and surreptitious escapades that often threatened to overshadow his musical genius. Perhaps the most infamous of these was his marriage to Myra Gale Brown, his 13-year-old cousin, which became a lightning rod for public outrage and precipitated a temporary derailment of his burgeoning career in the late 1950s. Financial woes, struggles with substance abuse, and a series of turbulent marriages and familial tragedies further mired his personal life in controversy and strife. Lewis's journey, whilst speckled with episodes of scandal and secrets, also beholds a narrative of resilience and unyielding dedication to his artistry.
    Even amidst the maelstroms of his personal life, he managed to sustain a career that spanned over six decades, influencing generations of musicians and leaving an indelible mark on the world of music. Jerry Lee Lewis, hence, remains a complex figure; a melange of incendiary talent and controversial personal choices, crafting a legacy that is both celebrated and scrutinized within the cultural memory of the music industry. Join Facts Verse, as we present: Tragic Stories About Jerry Lee Lewis That Reveal His Dark Side
    Tragic Stories About Jerry Lee Lewis That Reveal His Dark Side
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Комментарии • 35

  • @FactsVerse
    @FactsVerse  7 месяцев назад

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  • @rodluv21
    @rodluv21 7 месяцев назад +12

    Jerry Lee Lewis gets crucified. Elvis still gets praised even tho they were one and the same.

  • @carolmartin6719
    @carolmartin6719 7 месяцев назад +7

    NO IT DOESN'T if I like the song it doesn't matter about their personal life.

  • @francesjohnson3045
    @francesjohnson3045 7 месяцев назад +7

    Great talent

  • @steveyapuncich6317
    @steveyapuncich6317 5 месяцев назад +2

    The dude was off balance, mad genius. Many artists are like that. I enjoy Jerry Lee's music to the max. Many well published errors are like a shade over how kind he was to his parents and family, his loyalty to Kenny Lovelace his strings and producer, his many strenuous attempts to put booze and drugs behind him. Like myself, he didn't do everything right. Human and that's what we are. Judging by media is pretty treacherous ground.

    • @francesjohnson3045
      @francesjohnson3045 5 месяцев назад

      I think the media was unfair and unkind to him

  • @thisisme3238
    @thisisme3238 7 месяцев назад +8

    I always liked Jerry Lee Lewis music, but his personal life seemed to be very chaos filled and at times did affect his performance. Married 7 times seems to be one of the problems.

    • @johnb6723
      @johnb6723 7 месяцев назад

      Probably the result of alcohol and illegal drugs.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  7 месяцев назад

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  • @MichaelBickley-nn7xt
    @MichaelBickley-nn7xt 7 месяцев назад +6

    SHE LOVED HIM AND HE LOVED HER , EVEN AFTER THEIR DIVORCE. THINK ABOUT IT 13YRS. HAD TO BE SOMETHING THERE!!!

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  7 месяцев назад +2

      Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

    • @MichaelBickley-nn7xt
      @MichaelBickley-nn7xt 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@FactsVerse MICKEY GILLEY

  • @patsirianni7984
    @patsirianni7984 7 месяцев назад +4

    Cousin to Jimmy swaggert

  • @ramonalisa8546
    @ramonalisa8546 5 месяцев назад

    Yes, it colors how I view them throughout.

  • @michaelmitchell5098
    @michaelmitchell5098 7 месяцев назад +3

    Memphis police kept his butt out of the fire over and over again.

  • @GeorgeCostanzais10.
    @GeorgeCostanzais10. 7 месяцев назад +1

    In the 1990s, he once appeared totally WASTED on a talk show in Brazil, kept banging the piano non-stop, the host whispered him politely ‘won’t you come for the interview?’ and he drunkenly replied ‘NEVER!’

  • @user-sb2xw4xb9o
    @user-sb2xw4xb9o 7 месяцев назад +5

    Jerry Lee Lewis is great

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  7 месяцев назад +2

      Glad to know that you're a fan of Jerry. Which of his songs appealed to you the most?

    • @steveyapuncich6317
      @steveyapuncich6317 5 месяцев назад +1

      Hard to pick favorite. "How's My Ex treating you". Headstone. H S Confidential. Let Me Be Your Friend. List goes on. One Has My Name.

    • @steveyapuncich6317
      @steveyapuncich6317 5 месяцев назад

      Big legged woman, live, is fabulous, too.

  • @helenledford7190
    @helenledford7190 7 месяцев назад +11

    Jerry got saved the last year of his life. Now report that

    • @thisisme3238
      @thisisme3238 7 месяцев назад +5

      Glad to hear that, thanks for the information.

    • @MichaelBickley-nn7xt
      @MichaelBickley-nn7xt 7 месяцев назад +5

      JERRY LEE LEWIS, WAS ALWAYS CHRISTIAN MINDED!!!

  • @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety
    @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety 7 месяцев назад +7

    I can enjoy art, even if the artist is a monster.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  7 месяцев назад

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    • @johnpearce3714
      @johnpearce3714 6 месяцев назад +3

      @ DaddyofThe Sugar variety ,Jerry Lee Lewis wasn't a monster !! Did you actually know him ? ---- I don't think so !! --- ask those who did know him , including me.

    • @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety
      @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety 6 месяцев назад

      @johnpearce3714 I'm sure he was a polite predator. He did marry his 13 year old cousin.

  • @mikedavis2969
    @mikedavis2969 5 месяцев назад

    👎

  • @GeorgeCostanzais10.
    @GeorgeCostanzais10. 7 месяцев назад

    Myra Lewis was the first baby groupie…

  • @glennquagmire1747
    @glennquagmire1747 7 месяцев назад +1

    Jerry is a disgusting person for his marriage to a child, what happened to law enforcement to not charging him with raping a minor ?

    • @johnpearce3714
      @johnpearce3714 6 месяцев назад +2

      @ glennquagmine1747 , A Person could get married at that young age if they did get Parents Permission . However ,Jerry Lee didn't get her Parents Permission. Also he wasn't divorced from his second wife at the time. Anyway , he did go through the marriage twice. Yes ,down south they could get married very young. they were more grown up for their young age. SO don't sit there Judging him ,you need to take a look at YOURSELF !! ----- * as The LORD YESHUA / JESUS CHRIST stated / states ---- he who is without SIN , cast the First stone.

    • @glennquagmire1747
      @glennquagmire1747 6 месяцев назад

      @@johnpearce3714 - Your statement alone says alot about your lack of intelligence, even back then there were laws in place to protect children from pedophiles, even 13 year old girls back then were protected by LAW !!!! Open your mouth and insert foot !!!!