Members of the music community and other celebrities reacted on social media after learning about the death of rock ‘n’ roll star Jerry Lee Lewis.
Lewis, whose career was defined by his wild piano playing, died at his Mississippi home, south of Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday, at 87.
Following the news, many tweeted their condolences and how Lewis had inspired their careers.
We regret to inform you that Jerry Lee Lewis has died today. We will be honoring him by listening to and sharing his music.
— Roy Orbison (@ROYORBISON) October 28, 2022
Another door to the past has closed. He was the last man standing. He was the killer.
Jerry Lee Lewis was Rock and Roll.#jerryleewis pic.twitter.com/XaRlNro7EC
God bless Jerry lee Lewis peace and love to all his family Ringo. 😎✌️🌟❤️🎵💕☮️ pic.twitter.com/5tG54Der07
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) October 28, 2022
Without Jerry Lee Lewis, I wouldn’t have become who I am today. He was groundbreaking and exciting, and he pulverized the piano. A brilliant singer too. Thank you for your trailblazing inspiration and all the rock ‘n’ roll memories. #RIP pic.twitter.com/HytKkIV5Qo
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) October 28, 2022
RIP Jerry Lee Lewis. The Killer has gone. He could play that piano, boy. Think I gotta play me some Lewis Boogie.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 28, 2022
I’m extremely saddened to hear that Jerry Lee Lewis has passed. While I admired his rock & roll records, I really loved and was heavily influenced by his country records when I was a kid. One of the most unique and soulful voices that country music has ever known. #RIPJerryLee
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) October 28, 2022
Sadly, One of the pioneers of rock ‘n’ roll has passed. A rebel to the end. RIP, Jerry Lee Lewis.….Jerry Lee Lewis, Influential and Condemned Rock & Roll Pioneer, Dead – Rolling Stone https://t.co/ooKDLm4skX
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) October 28, 2022
Mom and I are sad to hear about the passing of “The Killer” @jerryleelewis.Thankfully he lived to receive his recent @countrymusichof induction medallion. Prayers to his family and many fans. - CD, Jr. and Hazel Daniels pic.twitter.com/wC9SxfXdwO
— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) October 28, 2022
Always dug Jerry Lee Lewis “Jerry Lee Lewis, Rock Pioneer and ‘Great Balls of Fire’ Singer, Dies at 87” by @Variety https://t.co/ORZpMcSLok
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) October 28, 2022
R.I.P. JLL the KILLER-What a man🙏⚡️☀️ XX🎶🎶🎶☀️❤️@jerryleelewis #jerryleelewis pic.twitter.com/GrF9f5RC0E
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) October 28, 2022
May the Good Lord be with you Jerry Lee Lewis. RIP. I admired you so. 💔MH - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry https://t.co/fts1VZkPzb via @YouTube
— Simply Red (@SimplyRedHQ) October 28, 2022
Goodness Gracious!! RIP to the original ball of fire,
— Tom Hamilton (@THaerosmith) October 28, 2022
Jerry Lee Lewis!
Jerry Lee Lewis has passed away, he was a great showman and gave us some great songs. R.I.P
— Tony Blackburn (@tonyblackburn) October 28, 2022
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