Jerry Lee Lewis quotes

Jerry Lee Lewis was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist, widely recognized as a pioneer of rock and roll and rockabilly music. His energetic performances and wild stage presence earned him the nickname "The Killer." He became famous for his hits such as "Great Balls of Fire" and left a lasting influence on popular music. Here are 14 of his quotes:

Either be hot or cold. If you are lukewarm, the Lord will spew you forth from His mouth.

Jerry Lee Lewis

If I'm going to Hell, I'm going there playing the piano.

Jerry Lee Lewis

You've got to walk and talk with God to go to heaven... I have the devil in me! If I didn't have, I'd be Christian!

Jerry Lee Lewis

If I couldn't do it my way, I'd best stay at home.

Jerry Lee Lewis

There have been many great performers, but only four great stylists-Al Jolson, Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, and Jerry Lee Lewis.

Jerry Lee Lewis

Hippies? Why, I'm the original.

Jerry Lee Lewis

Y'know, there's nothin' like tearing up a good club now and then.

Jerry Lee Lewis

Normally, things are viewed in these little segmented boxes. There's classical, and then there's jazz; romantic, and then there's baroque. I find that very dissatisfying. I was trying to find the thread that connects one type of music - one type of musician - to another, and to follow that thread in some kind of natural, evolutionary way.

Jerry Lee Lewis

I've always showed up. If I got paid.

Jerry Lee Lewis

Other people - they practice and they practice... these fingers of mine, they got brains in 'em. You don't tell them what to do - they do it. God given talent.

Jerry Lee Lewis

When they look back on me I want 'em to remember me not for all my wives, although I've had a few, and certainly not for any mansions or high livin' money I made and spent. I want 'em to remember me simply for my music.

Jerry Lee Lewis

Look a-here, sweet mama, let's burn off both our shoes Well, my heart's a-beatin' rhythm and my soul is singin' the blues.

Jerry Lee Lewis