Jerry Lee Lewis in the Spotlight, Los Angeles, c.1970s
By Ethan Russell
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Singer Jerry Lee Lewis in a Los Angeles recording studio in the 1970s. "The Killer," as he was sometimes known as, was described by fellow artist Roy Orbison as the best raw performer in the history of rock and roll.Singer Jerry Lee Lewis in a Los Angeles recording studio in the 1970s. "The Killer," as he was sometimes known as, was described by fellow artist Roy Orbison as the best raw performer in the history of rock and roll.
"...the amazing fact of this photo is Jerry Lee came dressed in the clothes you see him wearing. This was in Los Angeles in the mid 70s, an era, if ever there was one, of the terminally hip. I found his wardrobe charming." - Ethan Russell
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Jerry Lee Lewis in the Spotlight, Los Angeles, c.1970s