Jerry Lee Lewis, known as "The Killer," was an American pianist, singer, and songwriter renowned as one of the earliest and most unruly stars of rock and roll. Emerging from Louisiana, he began recording in the early 1950s and gained worldwide fame with the explosive hits "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Great Balls of Fire," "Breathless," and "High School Confidential." His energetic, wild live performances became legendary, especially captured on the 1964 album Live at the Star Club, Hamburg. After a notorious scandal stalled his rock career, Lewis made a successful transition to country music in the late 1960s, consistently landing songs in the top ten and scoring several number-one hits, including "To Make Love Sweeter for You" and "Me and Bobby McGee." Over a career spanning seven decades, Lewis collected numerous gold records and four Grammy awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, Memphis Music, and Country Music Halls of Fame. Celebrated for his electrifying piano style and raw vocal power, Lewis bridged rock and country music and remained an influential force into the 21st century. He was the last surviving member of the legendary Million Dollar Quartet alongside Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins. His life and legacy were also brought to the big screen in the film Great Balls of Fire, cementing his status as a true rock and roll pioneer.