Name: Live From Austin, TX
Brand: Jerry Lee Lewis

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-NW-5666C

Colour

Colour details

Opaque Red Vinyl

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-12-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

607396566617

Total Cap

2 / LP / Red

Artist

Jerry Lee Lewis

Genre US

Rockabilly / 50s Rock 'n' Roll

Label US

New West

Jerry Lee Lewis was an American rock 'n' roll and country singer and piano player, born on 29 September 1935 in Ferriday, Louisiana. He gained fame for his energetic performances and is best known for his hit songs 'Great Balls Of Fire' and 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On', both released in 1957 by Sun Records. Jerry Lee Lewis was affectionately called *The Killer* by his fans.

Throughout his career, Jerry Lee Lewis made a significant impact on the music industry. His talent as a pianist combined with his powerful vocals set him apart from other artists of his time. In recognition of his contributions to rock 'n' roll, he was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.

In addition to rock 'n' roll, Jerry Lee Lewis also had success in the country music genre. His unique style blended elements of both genres, creating a distinctive sound that resonated with audiences worldwide. This led to his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2022.

“Rock and Roll’s the thing and Jerry Lee’s the King …” or so said an English fan once upon a time somewhere. Elvis fans might dispute that title, but nobody else in the history of popular music would dare call himself “The Killer.” Of all the legends who came out of Sun Records in the 1950s – Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison – no one would have bet the last one standing would be the pill-popping, whiskey-guzzling, gun-waving hellion from Ferriday, LA except The Killer, of course.

Jerry Lee Lewis took Black rhythm &amp; blues, white gospel and other funky Mississippi sounds and turned them into rock and roll. But Jerry Lee’s life also is, and has always been, his piano; he has kicked and banged and set on fire (literally) many of them over the course of six-plus decades.

He almost never made it to Austin City Limits. He cancelled one appearance and, only weeks before this recording on October 17, 1983, his wife died in a freak swimming pool accident at their home. But he did make it, and what we have here is one of the most amazing performances ever to go down on the ACL stage. Throughout the day he was a perfect gentleman, showing up on time and acting very graciously to one and all, but once he hit the stage, all hell broke loose. The songs speak for themselves; they’re ALL here.For many years later, Jerry Lee would carry a tape of this show to play for friends (and himself, many times). When I tried to book him again for a return performance, the response was, “Jerry Lee doesn’t think he could possibly do a better show.”– Terry Lickona (producer Austin City Limits®)

Live From Austin, TX

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