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:

I never set fire to a piano. I'd like to have got away with it, though. I pushed a couple of them in the river. They wasn't any good. (Jerry Lee Lewis)
Either be hot or cold. If you are lukewarm, the Lord will spew you forth from His mouth. View quote
Jerry Lee Lewis
If I'm going to Hell, I'm going there playing the piano. View quote
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! View quote
Jerry Lee Lewis
If I couldn't do it my way, I'd best stay at home. View quote
Jerry Lee Lewis
There have been many great performers, but only four great stylists-Al Jolson, Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, and Jerry Lee Lewis. View quote
Jerry Lee Lewis
Hippies? Why, I'm the original. View quote
Jerry Lee Lewis
Y'know, there's nothin' like tearing up a good club now and then. View quote
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. View quote
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I've always showed up. If I got paid. View quote
Jerry Lee Lewis
I've learned to be one of the hardheadedest cats in the world. I've learned that. (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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis

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Occupation: American Musician
Born: September 29, 1935
Died: October 28, 2022
Quotes count: 14
Wikipedia: Jerry Lee Lewis

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