You’ve all seen the photo. An impromptu jam session between Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash was photographed, as well as recorded, in 1956 and the rest, they say, is history. What if we told you that isn’t the whole story? Let’s start from the beginning. Perkins was in the Sun Records studio on December 4, […] More
Music legend and rock and roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis made his recognizable musical debut in the late 1950s when he released the wacky hit “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On.” The song became a wild success, skyrocketing Lewis to international fame, and he became a household name with the release of his follow-up song, “Great Balls of Fire.” The fiery […] More
Lewis’ recording sold a million copies within its first 10 days of release in the U.S…
In the middle of a commercial break, this longtime hitmaker and close friend to Elvis gave the studio audience an unexpected rendition of a Jerry Lee Lewis classic! This off-the-cuff performance came as the audience and all four coaches on The Voice UK were waiting for the next contestant and had a bit of downtime. […] More
The online music series Skyville Live has certainly become a groundbreaking way for country music fans to see raw, live performances from their favorite artists from the comfort of their own home. According to their website, “Skyville Live features live performances by some of the world’s greatest artists spanning generations and musical genres. Each episode […] More
