Jerry Lee Lewis

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Associated Name
Lewis, Jerry Lee
Horenstein, Henry
Description
Jerry Lee Lewis (b. 1935) one of the first rockabilly artists, was known for his hit songs "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" (1957) and "Great Balls of Fire" (1961). Lewis's flamboyant style and sound grew out of his Louisiana upbringing, a mix of traditional country and gospel, boogie woogie on the radio, and music he heard at his uncle's honky-tonk.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Horenstein, Henry
negative
1975
print
2003
ID Number
2003.0169.101
accession number
2003.0169
catalog number
2003.0169.101
Object Name
photograph
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 in x 14 in; 27.94 cm x 35.56 cm
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Boston
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National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1271271
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
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Lewis (b.1935) was one of the first rockabilly artists; his flamboyant style and sound grew out of his Louisiana upbringing.
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