The singer died just days after an erroneous report of his death.
He was ultimately expelled for playing a boogie-woogie version of the hymn “My God Is Real.”
Lewis was the last surviving member of the legendary quartet.
Jerry Lee Lewis in 1962.Harry Hammond/V&A Images/Getty
The ensuing scandal deeply damaged his popularity.
(Brown would file for divorce in 1970, citing extreme physical and mental abuse.)
BothMean Old ManandLast Man Standingmarked some of the best album sales of his career.
His last album was 2014’sRock and Roll Time.
Throughout his lengthy career, Lewis received numerous accolades.
24 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Lewis was married seven times.
