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Jerry Lee Lewis, the flamboyant rock ‘n’ roll founding father, swaggering country shouter and 2005 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, died Friday. He was 87.
Lewis died of natural causes at his home in DeSoto County, Mississippi, south of Memphis, his publicist, Zach Farnum of 117 Group, told The Hollywood Reporter. TMZ prematurely reported his death earlier this week.
Nicknamed “The Killer,” Lewis was an electric performer who was still performing into his late 80s. Known for such rock standards as “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin On,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Baby Baby Bye Bye,” “Breathless” and “High School Confidential,” he accumulated 10 gold records during his career, with his biggest, the 2006 all-star duets release Last Man Standing, selling more than a half-million units worldwide.
As a piano player — and unabashed rock star — Lewis blended rockabilly, gospel, blues and country as he feverishly pounded the higher keys with his right hand.
Jerry Lee Lewis, the flamboyant rock ‘n’ roll founding father, swaggering country shouter and 2005 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, died Friday. He was 87.
Lewis died of natural causes at his home in DeSoto County, Mississippi, south of Memphis, his publicist, Zach Farnum of 117 Group, told The Hollywood Reporter. TMZ prematurely reported his death earlier this week.
Nicknamed “The Killer,” Lewis was an electric performer who was still performing into his late 80s. Known for such rock standards as “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin On,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Baby Baby Bye Bye,” “Breathless” and “High School Confidential,” he accumulated 10 gold records during his career, with his biggest, the 2006 all-star duets release Last Man Standing, selling more than a half-million units worldwide.
As a piano player — and unabashed rock star — Lewis blended rockabilly, gospel, blues and country as he feverishly pounded the higher keys with his right hand.
- 10/28/2022
- by Jennifer Frederick
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jerry Lee Lewis, whose hammering boogie-woogie piano, unleashed-tomcat voice, and unapologetic bad-boy persona made him an architect of rock & roll and an early rival of Elvis Presley, has died. Lewis’ publicist confirmed his death to Rolling Stone, but a cause of death was not immediately available; he was 87.
Lewis died at his home in Desoto County, Mississippi, with his seventh wife, Judith Coghlan, by his side.
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Lewis died at his home in Desoto County, Mississippi, with his seventh wife, Judith Coghlan, by his side.
Related Jerry Lee Lewis Returns to Music: ‘I Thought I Would Never Play Again’ The Devil and Jerry Lee Lewis The Killer at Peace:...
- 10/28/2022
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Dennis Quaid in talks for the role of American entertainment icon — Dennis Quaid considers portraying the rockabilly icon Jack “The Cowboy” Clement in American Pride. Except for aficionados of country/western or rockabilly musical genres, the name of Jack Clement might not even be a blip on the radar. This is a shame, considering all that [...]
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Continue reading: American Pride: Dennis Quaid in Talks for Role of Entertainment Icon...
- 8/23/2022
- by David McDonald
- Film-Book
In the music video for their latest single “My Babe,” indie rock outfit Spoon hearken to the Seventies to pay homage to variety show host Jack Clement. Inspired by the country music producer’s short-lived series Cowboy Jack Clement Show, the band performed in front of a recreation of the set’s signature orange glow. The band shared the video exclusively via Facebook. They also shared a remix of the track by dub producer Adrian Sherwood.
Brad Leland stars in the Jamie-James Medina-directed visual as the cowboy hat-wearing television host.
Brad Leland stars in the Jamie-James Medina-directed visual as the cowboy hat-wearing television host.
- 6/21/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
By the time Emmylou Harris released Luxury Liner, the third and most successful LP of her career-defining “honky-tonk angel” period, on Dec. 28, 1976, the vocalist had cemented a reputation for combining vintage country with impeccably chosen covers from outside the genre.
Harris had been famously mentored by the late Gram Parsons, but by now she was outside the country-rock pioneer’s shadow, standing on her own as a country hit-maker and rule-bender. While both of her previous major-label successes — Pieces of the Sky and Elite Hotel — contained unquestionable gems, it was...
Harris had been famously mentored by the late Gram Parsons, but by now she was outside the country-rock pioneer’s shadow, standing on her own as a country hit-maker and rule-bender. While both of her previous major-label successes — Pieces of the Sky and Elite Hotel — contained unquestionable gems, it was...
- 12/28/2021
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
On November 11th, Charley Pride took the stage at the 2020 Country Music Association Awards to receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor the organization gives out to “an iconic artist who has attained the highest degree of recognition in Country Music.”
Pride, of course, was a natural choice for the award. He had received the CMA’s Entertainer of the Year in 1971, and his ground-breaking career has included becoming RCA’s bestselling artist since Elvis Presley, with 70 million records sold.
Pride appeared at the CMA Awards alongside Jimmie Allen...
Pride, of course, was a natural choice for the award. He had received the CMA’s Entertainer of the Year in 1971, and his ground-breaking career has included becoming RCA’s bestselling artist since Elvis Presley, with 70 million records sold.
Pride appeared at the CMA Awards alongside Jimmie Allen...
- 12/12/2020
- by Patrick Doyle
- Rollingstone.com
Marty Stuart’s dedication as one of greatest ambassadors and preservationists has earned him the honor of being named the latest artist-in-residence at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Stuart, the 16th performer to participate in the museum’s prestigious program, will curate a series of three shows, producing and performing in them with his band, the Fabulous Superlatives, and musical guests. Set for September 11th, 18th and 25th, each show will carry a specific theme.
On September 11th, Stuart will celebrate the re-release of his 10th studio album,...
On September 11th, Stuart will celebrate the re-release of his 10th studio album,...
- 4/16/2019
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
The year 1969 was a significant one for Dolly Parton, who became a member of the Grand Ole Opry that January. It was also a year in which nearly every other major success she experienced was as part of a duo with then-business partner Porter Wagoner. In March 1969, Wagoner signed a deal with RCA Records, which made him a co-producer on all of Parton’s sessions for the label, including her solo recordings. Her biggest hit of the year would be with the Jack Clement song, “Just Someone I Used to Know,...
- 4/9/2019
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
Sounds Like: Heartland rock in the vein of working-class heroes John Mellencamp and Tom Petty, but distinguished by a power-pop sheen
For Fans of: The Avett Brothers, Rhett Miller, Wilco’s Summerteeth
Why You Should Pay Attention: Robert and Scott Cerny grew up in a self-described musical black hole in Rock Island, Illinois, where the only albums their folks owned were the Superman soundtrack and Fleetwood Mac’s Greatest Hits. MTV and the college experience brought them up to speed, however, introducing them to artists as varied as Radiohead and Bob Dylan.
For Fans of: The Avett Brothers, Rhett Miller, Wilco’s Summerteeth
Why You Should Pay Attention: Robert and Scott Cerny grew up in a self-described musical black hole in Rock Island, Illinois, where the only albums their folks owned were the Superman soundtrack and Fleetwood Mac’s Greatest Hits. MTV and the college experience brought them up to speed, however, introducing them to artists as varied as Radiohead and Bob Dylan.
- 4/9/2019
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
When the fourth annual Outlaw Country Cruise docked in Nassau in the Bahamas on Wednesday morning, it picked up a new passenger: Country Music Hall of Fame member Bobby Bare. The 83-year-old singer, who became synonymous with the Outlaw genre via progressive albums like Bobby Bare Sings Lullabys, Legends and Lies, boarded the ship for two special concerts, one with his son Bobby Bare Jr., and another that evening as the subject of an all-star tribute.
Emceed by Deadwood actor — and perennial tribute host — W. Earl Brown, the production was a loose,...
Emceed by Deadwood actor — and perennial tribute host — W. Earl Brown, the production was a loose,...
- 1/31/2019
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
The story of former military man Kris Kristofferson piloting a helicopter onto Johnny Cash’s lawn to deliver his demo tapes to the Man in Black, while essentially true, has often been told without certain details present. Mainly that Kristofferson had already been working for two years as janitor at Columbia Records’ Nashville studios where Cash recorded, and had unsuccessfully pitched his songs to Cash’s bandmates during that time. Cash also added to the legend by insisting that Kris stumbled from the cockpit, a beer in one hand and...
- 1/28/2019
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
London, Oct 29: Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare and the late Jack Clement are the newest additions in Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
The three country greats were officially inducted at a ceremony, which was attended by Garth Brooks, Kris Kristofferson and Barry Gibb, for their influence on modern country music, the BBC reported.
While Rogers, whose biggest hits include 'Lucille' and 'Islands in the Stream', called the honour the "culmination" of his career, Bare, the 'How I Got to Memphis' hit maker, said that his induction meant that he will forever be referred to as a hall of famer.
Fellow inductee.
The three country greats were officially inducted at a ceremony, which was attended by Garth Brooks, Kris Kristofferson and Barry Gibb, for their influence on modern country music, the BBC reported.
While Rogers, whose biggest hits include 'Lucille' and 'Islands in the Stream', called the honour the "culmination" of his career, Bare, the 'How I Got to Memphis' hit maker, said that his induction meant that he will forever be referred to as a hall of famer.
Fellow inductee.
- 10/29/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Washington, Aug 09: Country star, Jack Clement, died on Thursday morning after loosing his battle with liver cancer. He was 82.
Clement was a producer, engineer, songwriter and beloved figure who pushed country music into modern times.
The news was confirmed by his close pal Dub Cornett, the BBC reported.
His death came just months after Clement learned that he would be joining the Country Music Hall of Fame for his achievements.
He was to be inducted at a ceremony later this fall.
Clement's career included stops in Memphis at Sun Records, where he discovered Jerry Lee Lewis, and Nashville. (Ani)...
Clement was a producer, engineer, songwriter and beloved figure who pushed country music into modern times.
The news was confirmed by his close pal Dub Cornett, the BBC reported.
His death came just months after Clement learned that he would be joining the Country Music Hall of Fame for his achievements.
He was to be inducted at a ceremony later this fall.
Clement's career included stops in Memphis at Sun Records, where he discovered Jerry Lee Lewis, and Nashville. (Ani)...
- 8/9/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Nashville, Tenn. — "Cowboy" Jack Clement, a producer, engineer, songwriter and beloved figure who helped birth rock `n' roll and push country music into modern times, died Thursday at his home. He was 82.
Dub Cornett, a close friend of Clement's, said his hospice nurse confirmed Clement passed away surrounded by family after declining treatment for liver cancer.
His death came just months after he learned he would be joining the Country Music Hall of Fame, a fitting tip of the hat to the man whose personal story is entwined with the roots of modern music like few others. He was to be inducted at a ceremony this fall.
"I've been walking around for the last hour thanking God for the privilege of knowing Cowboy Jack Clement," singer Marty Stuart said in an email. "He was one of my dearest friends. To know the Cowboy was to know one of the most...
Dub Cornett, a close friend of Clement's, said his hospice nurse confirmed Clement passed away surrounded by family after declining treatment for liver cancer.
His death came just months after he learned he would be joining the Country Music Hall of Fame, a fitting tip of the hat to the man whose personal story is entwined with the roots of modern music like few others. He was to be inducted at a ceremony this fall.
"I've been walking around for the last hour thanking God for the privilege of knowing Cowboy Jack Clement," singer Marty Stuart said in an email. "He was one of my dearest friends. To know the Cowboy was to know one of the most...
- 8/8/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
"Cowboy" Jack Clement, a producer, engineer, songwriter and beloved figure who helped birth rock 'n' roll and push country music into modern times, died Thursday morning at his home. He was 82. Dub Cornett, a close friend of Clement's, said his hospice nurse confirmed Clement passed away surrounded by family after declining treatment for liver cancer. His death came just months after he learned he would be joining the Country Music Hall of Fame, a fitting tip of the cowboy hat to the man whose personal story is entwined with the roots of modern music like few others. He was to...
- 8/8/2013
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
Singer and producer Jack Clement has died. He was 82 and had been battling liver cancer. Known to most as “Cowboy Jack,” Clement spent most of his life working in the music industry and was just recently named an inductee into the Country Music Hall Of Fame. Clement started working as a producer and engineer for Sun Records in Memphis in 1956. There, he worked with Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash, and is credited with discovering Jerry Lee Lewis. One of the songs Clement recorded Lewis performing, “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” is now preserved in the Library ...
- 8/8/2013
- avclub.com
Nashville, Tenn. (AP) — "Cowboy" Jack Clement, a producer, engineer, songwriter and beloved figure who helped birth rock 'n' roll and push country music into modern times, has died. He was 82. Close friend Dub Cornett says Clement's hospice nurse confirmed that Clement died Thursday morning. He passed away just months after learning he would be joining the Country Music Hall of Fame, a fitting tip of the cowboy hat to the man whose personal story is entwined with the roots of rock 'n' roll like few others. He was to be inducted at a ceremony later this fall. ...
- 8/8/2013
- by Chris Talbott (AP Staff)
- Hitfix
London, Apr 12: American singer Kenny Rogers has said that he is "very excited" to learn that he has been selected to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.
"I think it's so cool," the BBC quoted him as saying in a personal message posted on video sharing site YouTube.
The 74-year-old performer said that he is glad that it happened before he died.
Singer Bobby Bare and producer 'Cowboy' Jack Clement are also going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony later this year.
The new inductees will bring the membership of the Hall of Fame, founded in 1961, to 121. (Ani)...
"I think it's so cool," the BBC quoted him as saying in a personal message posted on video sharing site YouTube.
The 74-year-old performer said that he is glad that it happened before he died.
Singer Bobby Bare and producer 'Cowboy' Jack Clement are also going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony later this year.
The new inductees will bring the membership of the Hall of Fame, founded in 1961, to 121. (Ani)...
- 4/12/2013
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Although they aren't the biggest names in country music, Josh Turner and Marty Stuart are making an impact in the industry. Turner and Stuart will join four other new inductees in the Music City Walk of Fame. They will be honored at a ceremony at Hall of Fame Park within sight of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Marty and Josh will be honored among other honorees such as songwriter-producer "Cowboy" Jack Clement, who produced the Johnny Cash hit, "Ring Of Fire" and Charley Pride's "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'"; Mike Curb, whose record label markets music by Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes and Rodney Atkins; gospel singer CeCe Winans; and the late Dr. R.H. Boyd.
Butch Spyridon, president of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau says that each honoree represents the immense talent, creativity and diverse musical styles that make Nashville, Music City.
The induction is being sponsored by...
Marty and Josh will be honored among other honorees such as songwriter-producer "Cowboy" Jack Clement, who produced the Johnny Cash hit, "Ring Of Fire" and Charley Pride's "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'"; Mike Curb, whose record label markets music by Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes and Rodney Atkins; gospel singer CeCe Winans; and the late Dr. R.H. Boyd.
Butch Spyridon, president of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau says that each honoree represents the immense talent, creativity and diverse musical styles that make Nashville, Music City.
The induction is being sponsored by...
- 4/13/2009
- icelebz.com
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