Jerry Lee Lewis

===Later career===
[[File:Jerry Lee Lewis @ Credicard Hall 01.jpg|thumb|Lewis performing in 2009]]
In 1979, Lewis switched record labels to [[Elektra Records|Elektra]] and produced the critically acclaimed ''Jerry Lee Lewis'', although sales were disappointing. In 1986, Lewis was one of the inaugural inductees into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]. Although looking frail after several hospitalizations due to stomach problems, Lewis was responsible for beginning an unplanned jam at the end of the evening, which was incorporated into all future events. That year, he returned to Sun Studio in Memphis to team up with Orbison, Cash, and Perkins along with longtime admirers like [[John Fogerty]] to create the album ''[[Class of '55]]''.

In 1989, a major motion picture based on his early life in rock and roll, ''[[Great Balls of Fire! (film)|Great Balls of Fire!]]'', brought him back into the public eye, especially when he decided to re-record all his songs for the movie soundtrack. The film was based on the book by Lewis's ex-wife, Myra Gale Lewis, and starred [[Dennis Quaid]] as Lewis, [[Winona Ryder]] as Myra, and [[Alec Baldwin]] as Jimmy Swaggart. The movie focuses on Lewis's early career and his relationship with Myra and ends with the scandal of the late 1950s. A year later, in 1990, Lewis made minor news when a new song he recorded called "It Was the Whiskey Talkin' (Not Me)" was included in the soundtrack to the hit movie ''[[Dick Tracy (1990 film)|Dick Tracy]]''. The song is also heard in the movie, playing on the radio. The public downfall of his cousin, [[televangelist]] [[Jimmy Swaggart]] around the same time, resulted in more adverse publicity to a troubled family. Swaggart is also a piano player, as is another cousin, country music star [[Mickey Gilley]]. All three listened to the same music in their youth and frequented Haney's Big House, the Ferriday club that featured black blues acts. Lewis and Swaggart had a complex relationship over the years.

[[File:JerryLeeLewis.jpg|thumb|left|Lewis performing at the Rhythm Festival in [[Bedford, England|Bedford]], England, in 2006]]
In 1998, Lewis toured Europe with [[Chuck Berry]] and [[Little Richard]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=RHOF Archived Reviews |url=http://www.rockabillyhall.com/Rev9804.MiroS01.html |access-date=March 22, 2021 |website=Rockabillyhall.com |archive-date=September 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917123541/http://www.rockabillyhall.com/Rev9804.MiroS01.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> On February 12, 2005, he was given a [[Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award|Lifetime Achievement Award]] by [[The Recording Academy]].<ref name=":2" /> On September 26, 2006, a new album titled ''[[Last Man Standing (Jerry Lee Lewis album)|Last Man Standing]]'' was released, featuring many of rock and roll's elite as guest stars. Receiving positive reviews, the album charted on four different Billboard charts, including a two-week stay at number one on the Indie charts. A DVD entitled ''[[Last Man Standing Live]]'', featuring concert footage with many guest artists, was released in March 2007.

[[File:Jerry Lee Lewis4 - Photo by Anthony Pepitone.jpg|thumb|left|Lewis performing in 2006]]
In October 2008, as part of a successful European tour, Lewis appeared at two London shows: a special private show at the [[100 Club]] on October 25, and at the [[London Forum]] on October 28 with [[Wanda Jackson]] and his sister, [[Linda Gail Lewis]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=londonrocknroll.com |url=http://ww5.londonrocknroll.com/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801192449/http://www.londonrocknroll.com/ |archive-date=August 1, 2015 |website=Londonrocknroll.com}}</ref> In August 2009, in advance of his new album, a single entitled "[[Mean Old Man]]" was released for download. It was written by [[Kris Kristofferson]]. An EP featuring this song and four more was also released on November 11. On October 29, 2009, Lewis opened the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary concert at [[Madison Square Garden]] in New York City.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Soeder, John |date=October 30, 2009 |title=Rock and Roll Hall of Fame anniversary concerts kick off with Jerry Lee Lewis and 'Whole Lotta Shakin' |url=https://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/2009/10/rock_and_roll_hall_of_fame_ann.html |access-date=September 30, 2020 |newspaper=The Plain Dealer |archive-date=November 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130211445/https://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/2009/10/rock_and_roll_hall_of_fame_ann.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In May 2013, Lewis opened a new club on Beale Street in Memphis.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 26, 2013 |title=Jerry Lee Lewis To Open Beale Street Club |url=https://wreg.com/2013/02/26/jerry-lee-lewis-to-open-beale-street-club/ |access-date=July 25, 2019 |archive-date=July 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190725194837/https://wreg.com/2013/02/26/jerry-lee-lewis-to-open-beale-street-club/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 27, 2017 |title=Our Venue |url=https://jerryleelewismemphis.com/about/our-venue/ |access-date=November 11, 2020 |website=Jerryleelewismemphis.com |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125025644/https://jerryleelewismemphis.com/about/our-venue/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Lewis was still considered actively performing in concert,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Concerts: Upcoming Events |url=http://jerryleelewis.com/?page_id=4 |access-date=June 8, 2018 |publisher=JerryLeeLewis.com |archive-date=June 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606104753/http://jerryleelewis.com/?page_id=4 |url-status=live }}</ref> though he had to cancel all shows following his February 28, 2019, stroke, waiting for his doctors' go-ahead.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 19, 2019 |title=Recovery Update: Jerry Lee Lewis Is Heading In The Right Direction |url=https://jerryleelewis.com/2019/03/18/recovery-update-jerry-lee-lewis-is-heading-in-the-right-direction/ |website=Jerryleelewis.com |access-date=July 25, 2019 |archive-date=July 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190725194840/https://jerryleelewis.com/2019/03/18/recovery-update-jerry-lee-lewis-is-heading-in-the-right-direction/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2017, Lewis had a personal presence at The Country Music Television ''Skyville Live'' show. It was a specially recorded performance featuring a whole array of artists paying tribute to the music of Lewis.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/tributes-paid-to-rockabilly-legend-jerry-lee-lewis-3203123|title=Tributes paid to rockabilly legend Jerry Lee Lewis|website=Newsletter.co.uk|date=April 17, 2021|access-date=April 27, 2021|archive-date=April 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427153933/https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/tributes-paid-to-rockabilly-legend-jerry-lee-lewis-3203123|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://latfusa.com/article/2021/4/skyville-live-honoring-jerry-lee-lewis-debuts-on/|title=Skyville Live Honoring Jerry Lee Lewis Debuts On CMT April 13 &#124; LATF USA|website=Latfusa.com|date=April 13, 2021|access-date=April 27, 2021|archive-date=April 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427153934/http://latfusa.com/article/2021/4/skyville-live-honoring-jerry-lee-lewis-debuts-on/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In March 2020, it was announced that Lewis, together with producer [[T-Bone Burnett]] and guitarist [[James Burton]], was recording a new album of gospel covers. It was the first time he entered a recording studio following his stroke.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 1, 2020 |title=Jerry Lee Lewis Recording New Album of Gospel Covers After Stroke Left Him Fearful He'd Never Play Music Again |url=https://music.mxdwn.com/2020/03/01/news/jerry-lee-lewis-recording-new-album-of-gospel-covers-after-stroke-left-him-fearful-hed-never-play-music-again/ |access-date=November 11, 2020 |website=Music.mxdwn.com |archive-date=February 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228101845/https://music.mxdwn.com/2020/03/01/news/jerry-lee-lewis-recording-new-album-of-gospel-covers-after-stroke-left-him-fearful-hed-never-play-music-again/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/05/ethan-coen-jerry-lee-lewis-documentary-reuniting-with-joel-coen-cannes-interview-1235029988/|title=Ethan Coen On His Killer Jerry Lee Lewis Docu, How The 'Great Balls Of Fire' Singer Invented Cancel Culture & Reuniting With Brother Joel Coen: Cannes Q&A|first1=Mike Jr.|last1=Fleming|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=May 22, 2022|access-date=June 9, 2022|archive-date=June 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609183821/https://deadline.com/2022/05/ethan-coen-jerry-lee-lewis-documentary-reuniting-with-joel-coen-cannes-interview-1235029988/|url-status=live}}</ref> {{As of|2023}}, it is unknown how much progress was made with this gospel album, or if it was ever completed, as nothing from these sessions has been released; Lewis later recorded another gospel album with cousin Jimmy Swaggart that was unrelated to the 2020 project with Burnett and Burton.

On October 27, 2020, to celebrate Lewis's 85th birthday, a livestream aired on YouTube, Facebook, and his official website. The livestream special, ''Whole Lotta Celebratin' Goin' On'', featured appearances and performances by [[Willie Nelson]], [[Elton John]], [[Mike Love]], [[Priscilla Presley]], [[Joe Walsh]], and others. [[John Stamos]] served as the host.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 15, 2020 |title=Jerry Lee Lewis 85th Birthday Stream To Feature Elton John, Willie Nelson, More |url=https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/jerry-lee-lewis-birthday-stream/ |access-date=November 11, 2020 |website=Liveforlivemusaic.com |archive-date=October 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200416/https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/jerry-lee-lewis-birthday-stream/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Leimkuehler |first=Matthew |title=Elton John, Willie Nelson, Bill Clinton set for virtual Jerry Lee Lewis birthday bash |work=[[The Tennessean]] |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/10/13/elton-john-willie-nelson-jerry-lee-lewis-birthday-show-lineup-how-to-watch/5978453002/ |access-date=November 11, 2020 |archive-date=July 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230713173516/https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/10/13/elton-john-willie-nelson-jerry-lee-lewis-birthday-show-lineup-how-to-watch/5978453002/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

''[[Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind]]'' is a documentary on Lewis, released in 2022 and directed by [[Ethan Coen]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/jerry-lee-lewis-trouble-in-mind-review-ethan-coen-1235274528/|title='Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind' Review: Ethan Coen's First Solo Outing Spotlights Lewis's Timelessly Wild Rock 'n' Roll Joy|first=Owen|last=Gleiberman|website=Variety|date=May 22, 2022|access-date=June 9, 2022|archive-date=June 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609183821/https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/jerry-lee-lewis-trouble-in-mind-review-ethan-coen-1235274528/|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, a Lewis and Swaggert collaborated on and released a gospel album, called ''The Boys from Ferriday''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Redfern |first=David |date=October 28, 2022 |title=Rock 'n' roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis dead at 87 |url=https://www.wxhc.com/rock-n-roll-legend-jerry-lee-lewis-dead-at-87/ |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=X101 Always Classic |language=en-US |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028175851/https://www.wxhc.com/rock-n-roll-legend-jerry-lee-lewis-dead-at-87/ |url-status=live }}</ref>