These Musicians Were Terrible People Behind the Scenes

Jerry Lee Lewis

JLL was known for many vices throughout his career, but his hateful rage permeates his career. He had a violent temper which once culminated in the young star trying to strangle and kill one of his teachers. Jerry had seven wives over the course of his life, and two died under mysterious circumstances. One drowned and the other overdosed. He wasn’t found guilty until years later when he shot and killed his bass player.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.