Jerry Lee Lewis // Rock's patron saint practices what he preaches with passion

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: July 31, 1988| Author: | Copyright information

LAS VEGAS Those crazy arms are spread in a crucifix position, a weathered face appears to be sculpted from soft wax, and the wave still wanders through a wild head of hair.

Jerry Lee Lewis looks like a religious relic begging to be bought. You'd be proud to have him on the dashboard Saturday night, but you wouldn't show him to Mama on Sunday morning.

It's opening night for Jerry Lee Lewis and Fats Domino at Bally's Resort here, and the Killer has just completed an uninhibited 45-minute set. He's in extremely good spirits in his dressing room after the show, regaling with stories of ...

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