This fantastic documentary was released on originally em video in 1960.Know as "The Killer", singer, songwriter and pianist Jerry Lee Lewis is one of the most remarkable and controversial figures in the history of rock & roll. One of the pioneers of the genre, he began his career in the 50' at the hands of the entrepreneur Sam Phillips, of Sun Records in Memphis, the same man who showed Elvis Presley. In this documentary you will access to rare images, including interviews and appearances by Jerry Lee Lewis on television. More: 'll learn all about the marriage controversial of the star with teenage cousin, Myra, only thirteen and the consequences of the act. You will have the opportunity to follow Jerry Lee Lewis in action, playing classics like "Great Balls Of Fire", "Whole Lotta Shaking Going On", "I'm Breathless", "Hound Dog", "Rock Jaihouse " and more.
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Good For What It Is
Michael_Elliott23 March 2017
Jerry Lee Lewis: The Story of Rock & Roll (1991)
*** (out of 4)
This tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis was directed by D.A. Pennebaker as well as Chris Hegedus who I'm guessing put all the footage together. This "documentary" features a lot of early performances from Lewis as he appears on several television shows including the Steve Allen Show where he performs Whole Lotta Shaking' Going' On. We also see live versions of You Win Again, Great Balls of Fire while at the same time seeing footage taken from the Toronto Rock 'n Roll festival from 1969, which Pennebaker also turned into a movie with Lewis in KEEP ON ROCKIN'.
For the most part this is a very entertaining documentary, although there's really nothing too deep or detailed. It clocks in just under thirty-minutes so if you want to see the complete Toronto performance then you'd want to check out KEEP ON ROCKIN' from 1969. The archival clips are all great with the young Lewis really rocking and it's easy to see why he became a hit. The scandal that ruined his career is also covered here with various archival news programs.
*** (out of 4)
This tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis was directed by D.A. Pennebaker as well as Chris Hegedus who I'm guessing put all the footage together. This "documentary" features a lot of early performances from Lewis as he appears on several television shows including the Steve Allen Show where he performs Whole Lotta Shaking' Going' On. We also see live versions of You Win Again, Great Balls of Fire while at the same time seeing footage taken from the Toronto Rock 'n Roll festival from 1969, which Pennebaker also turned into a movie with Lewis in KEEP ON ROCKIN'.
For the most part this is a very entertaining documentary, although there's really nothing too deep or detailed. It clocks in just under thirty-minutes so if you want to see the complete Toronto performance then you'd want to check out KEEP ON ROCKIN' from 1969. The archival clips are all great with the young Lewis really rocking and it's easy to see why he became a hit. The scandal that ruined his career is also covered here with various archival news programs.
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