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Masters of Louisiana Music: Jerry Lee Lewis

November 1, 2003 by: Michael Hurtt

Born:
SEPTEMBER 29, 1935
Ferriday, Louisiana

Jerry Lee Lewis was 21-years-old when he took the world by storm. Since then the piano-pounding Pentecostal from Ferriday, Louisiana has battled Elvis Presley for the title of King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the British and American press for his very career, and himself for playing what he’s openly admitted is the devil’s music. He’s made rock ‘n&...

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