Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Unfortunately the British Press were hounding him out of the country and it was some 40 years later that I got to see him in Liverpool along with Little Richard and Chuck Berry. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Jerry Lee Lewis Enjoy the ride. While Bragg's style is entertaining, too much of a good thing can detract from content. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. For the very first time, Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story reveals the truth behind the Last Man Standing of the rock-and-roll era. Was his lust for being on top so great that when he learned of Elvis Presley’s death, he said, “Glad … another one out of the way.”. I don’t really know of another example of such and excellent pairing. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2015. It tells not only about the good things that have happened in Jerry Lee's life, but it also tells you about the bad things....the things that most people would not want put in a book. Jerry Lee Lewis : his own story / Rick Bragg. Several years ago, I read the well known Jerry Lee Lewis biography by Nick Tosches called, Did a drunken Jerry Lee Lewis drive his Lincoln Continental into the gates of Graceland? It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. He was a woman beater, a proud cheater, a deadbeat dad a criminal and despite his vehement denials an incestuous pedophile. The young Lewis apparently inherited his father's aptitude for music, and by the time he was a young adult, he'd joined the elder Lewis' band as an apprentice drummer, per People . He started playing/learning church hymns and gospels with his father and then became the biggest sensation of his time. Jerry Lee Lewis has lived an extraordinary life. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Check out this season's biggest historical fiction novels and be transported to tales of... Jerry Lee Lewis has lived an extraordinary life. You have to wonder if it's all the truth or not. In fact he seemed to have no internal filter. Every page was devoured and what great story telling too by Rick Bragg, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2015. Rich with Lewis’s own words, framed by Bragg’s richly atmospheric narrative, , this is the last great untold rock-and-roll … Rick Bragg's writing to me is as enjoyable as is the book itself. Most read in Books. by Bragg, Rick. Despite Stephen King's review of this book in the NYT Book Review, I really enjoyed this one. My barn” would have also made an excellent title for the book. Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story is the Killer’s life as he lived it, and as he shared it over two years with our greatest bard of Southern life: Rick Bragg. I’m only 1/2 way through and I will finish it soon. He survived it all to be hailed as one of the greatest music icons. He gave rock and roll its devil's edge with hit records like 'Great Balls of Fire'. Excellent biography/autobiography encapsulating a wild life and the musical brilliance that fueled it. Jerry Lee showed up looking a little worn and pale, and he started off slow—“it was kind of gradual, like watching a jet taking off”—but he played and he played and he played, and it was three o’clock in the morning before he got done. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! An interesting, if sometimes long-winded in descriptions/scene setting, portrait of a man who has led a wild life (on and off stage). Podobnie jak Elvis Presley, dorastał śpiewając chrześcijańską muzykę gospel w południowych kościołach zielonoświątkowych . His legend is either made or tainted, depending on your view, by the books written by his ex-wives (primarily the one written by Myra the 13 year old cousin and wife #3 or #1 if you count legal technicalities)and the cheesy movie from the 1990's starring Dennis Quaid and Winona Ryder. Poised to steal the crown from Elvis Presley, he seemed unstoppable—until news of his marriage to his thirteen-year-old cousin broke during his first British tour, nearly ending his career. Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story is the best book on rock and roll I have ever read” Ron Rash “Jerry Lee Lewis is a fascinating guy, a really opinion-splitting kinda legend, and this is his autobiography” Noel Fielding, My Life In Suitcase - Five Touring Essentials nme Jerry Lee Lewis : His Own Story by Rick Bragg is a 2014 Harper publication. I didn't know much about Jerry Lee Lewis before reading this book, but now I'm ready to go out and buy his music, and I hope it lives up to this writing about it. Bragg, Rick, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story is the Killer’s life as he lived it, and as he shared it over two years with our greatest bard of Southern life: Rick Bragg. From the history of the area before he was born through all the struggles and the determination to succeed to the glorious career he forged. Its a shame that fame and money negates responsibility and culpability in America. He also nearly met his maker, at least twice. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, $12.52 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to France. It is one with plenty of ego and glosses over some of the more unpleasant parts, but it once again demonstrates that genius can be complex and ugly and awesome. Select from premium Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story of the highest quality. Interesting portrait of a Mississippi legend. I learned so much about this man by reading this book. What's even worse is that he was all these things proudly. Jerry Lee telling his "own" story. I’ve read a lot of books recently about Johnny Cash, including Robert Hilburn’s excellent “Johnny Cash: The Life”, Jerry Lee Lewis was the bad boy of rock and roll before destroying hotel rooms became en vogue. Rich with Lewis’s own words, framed by Bragg’s richly atmospheric narrative, , this is the last great untold rock-and-roll story, come to life on the page. This was a little like Jerry Lee himself: a whole lot is over the top. Jerry Lee Lewis was raised pentecostal Assemblies of God ministries and firmly believes in baptism by the Holy Spirit, being sanctified, speaking in tongues, laying on of hands, etc. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Every page was devoured and what great story telling too by Rick Bragg. I of course knew of Jerry Lee Lewis but not all that much as he was a bit before my time when he was a huge star. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Sometimes when you anticipate something for a long while and you finally get to it there is a disappointment of not living up to the hype. The title says it all. Whatever Bragg writes I will read, however, for his use of the English language sparkles with imagery and beauty. Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story is the Killer’s life as he lived it, and as he shared it over two years with our greatest bard of Southern life: Rick Bragg. It is one with plenty of ego and glosses over some of the. Rich with Lewis’s own words, framed by Bragg’s richly atmospheric narrative, this is the last great untold rock-and-roll story, come to life on the page. Refresh and try again. However, we are only getting Jerry's side of the story, as this is the first biography he's given interviews for and endorsed. When I had read somewhere that Rick Bragg was writing a book on Jerry Lee Lewis I got very excited that I would be able to once again read a Rick Bragg book. 498 pp. Start by marking “Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story” as Want to Read: Error rating book. ', Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2016. His incendiary shows caused riots and boycotts. And that epilogue thought of what if his piano teacher had succeeded in straightening out JLL just sums it right up. I'd recommend this book to fans of his music, who are interested in the life he lived while making history. Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story is the Killer’s life as he lived it, and as he shared it over two years with our greatest bard of Southern life: Rick Bragg. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. While Bragg's style is entertaining, too much of a good thing can detract from content. Never have I taken so long to finish a book. The author tried to cover as much of Jerry Lee Lewis' personal life and career in equal balance as he could. A different category and I felt offended. Select from premium Jerry Lee Lewis His Own Story of the highest quality. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. I really liked this book, but I am a Jerry Lee Lewis fan, so, that's a no-brainer! My review won’t be very popular, but here goes. Find the perfect Jerry Lee Lewis His Own Story stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2014. So we get The Killer’s wonderful bayou braggado. We’d love your help. Click here to buy it for £15. Please try again. In this biography, Bragg allows Lewis to tell his own story. Never have I taken so long to finish a book. In full disclosure, I received this book in advance for free in a Gooodreads giveaway. Please try again. Of course, there are some people that there are just NO explanations for and Lewis heads that list. “He kind of got his color back, after a while. Welcome back. When I had read somewhere that Rick Bragg was writing a book on Jerry Lee Lewis I got very excited that I would be able to once again read a Rick Bragg book. Rick Bragg's perseverance with his subject pays off handsomely in this rollicking, funny and touching tribute to one of rock and roll's founding fathers, Jerry Lee Lewis. Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story is the Killer s life as he lived it, and as he shared it over two years with our greatest bard of Southern life: Rick Bragg. Be the first to ask a question about Jerry Lee Lewis. Now, for the first time, Lewis's story is told in full, as he shared it over two years with Pulitzer Prize–winning writer Rick Bragg. I think Rick Bragg is the only person who could have written this book and made it simply magnificent. Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019. “Who's barn? Bullets play an important role in “Jerry Lee Lewis,” starting at the very beginning. It is most definitely a sympathetic (and egotistical) telling of a life filled with questionable actions and choices. Jerry Lee Lewis was raised pentecostal Assemblies of God ministries and firmly believes in baptism by the Holy Spirit, being sanctified, speaking in tongues, lay. He saw the piano for the first time at age 5 at a relative's house. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Why would four different women in four different divorce complaints site physical cruelty if he never beat even one of them? Here’s another. It's a big book (498 pages) but it reads fast ... like Jerry Lee plays piano ... lol. Rich with Lewis’s own words, framed by Bragg’s richly atmospheric narrative, this is the last great untold rock-and-roll story, come to life on the page. Even the way he spoke of that child was creepy. I just finished reading this book. I always liked JLL, but had no idea what a genius he was. I understand that Rick Bragg is telling Jerry Lee's story as Jerry Lee Lewis believes and remembers it, but I wish Rick Bragg would have pressed him harder on some of the controversial aspects of Jerry Lee Lewis' life and career. However, it's not due to healthy living. Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2017, I am reading this now. October 28th 2014 Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story is the Killer’s life as he lived it, and as he shared it over two years with our greatest bard of Southern life: Rick Bragg. I have been a fan of The Killer since the mid 50s and had tickets to see him in Birmingham (England) in 1958. My house was filled with Jerry Lee's music nearly ALL the time. In 1943, Elmo Lewis mortgaged his farm to buy his talented son his own piano. And despite the fact that he partook of alcohol, pills and made a living playing the "Devil's music," he seems genuinely religious and fearful he may go to Hell because of it. Impeccable. Please try your request again later. Roy Orbison by all accounts was a sweet and unassuming man. Rich with Lewis’s own words, framed by Bragg’s richly atmospheric narrative, this is the last great untold rock … There is only ONE Killer, only ONE Jerry Lee Lewis as this book will, no doubt, convince you. He was forbidden to touch it and this instantly became his forbidden temptation. It's superbly written and beautifully balanced. This book was written pretty well. To read this in bits and pieces is to be thoroughly entertained.
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