Singer and pianist known for his flamboyant style and energetic stage presence, Jerry Lee Lewis, has died at the age of 87.

Known as “The Killer” for the way he knocked out his audiences, mastered a unique, piano-driven sound all his own, Lewis placed 28 Top 10 Billboard Country singles, including hits, “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On.”

Lewis was also the first person inducted into the first class of the Rock and Roll Hal...