Rock and Roll Icon, Represented by CAA, Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Hit Songs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Jerry Lee Lewis is one of the most iconic musicians of all-time. He has recorded duets with the likes of Keith Richards, Willie Nelson, Slash, Eric Clapton and more, shared stages with Elvis, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash and was one of the very first inductees to the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “The Killer,” as he has become known, has teamed up with Nashville-based 117 Entertainment Group to handle public relations and media representation, he is also represented by CAA worldwide for booking.
2017 marks the 60th Anniversary of mega-hits “Whole Lotta Shakin’” and “Great Balls of Fire,” both of which were recorded at Sam Phillips’ Memphis-based Sun Records. Pop culture has become enthralled with the Rock and Roll movement originated in Memphis by Jerry Lee and friends with consistent successful projects including movies, musicals, books and even wrestling events. Hit Broadway production Million Dollar Quartet features actors portraying Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Carl Perkins, CMT television show Sun Records has become a cult success, there have been countless movies made on the subject including Great Balls of Fire! starring Dennis Quaid chronicling Jerry Lee’s early life and success and WWE has announced a major pay-per-view special titled Great Balls of Fire.