Rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis dies at 87
Jerry Lee Lewis speaks at the Country Music Hall of Fame 2022 inductees presented by CMA, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., May 17, 2022 (AFP File Photo)


Famous rock and roll singer Jerry Lee Lewis, who played a significant role in shaping the genre's nascent sound, died at the age of 87.

Famous for his flowing blond locks, rowdy piano beats and outrageous stage presence, the star best known for his classic "Great Balls of Fire" died of natural causes, his publicist told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Friday.