Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis was one of the most popular of the early rock and roll musicians. He was an archrival to Elvis Presley. He was popular for his wild piano playing, alternating between the country-oriented rockabilly style and the jump-blues oriented piano style. This helped create the rock and roll phenomenon. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. He was a charter member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an obvious choice.