Musician Sir Elton John praises another musician, Jerry Lee Lewis, by saying he is a groundbreaking musician.

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Jerry Lee Lewis passed on from natural causes at 87 years old at his home in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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Elton wrote on his Instagram: "Without Jerry Lee Lewis, I could not have possibly become who I'm today. Jerry was groundbreaking and exciting,

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Elton said, he pounded the piano. A splendid singer as well. Much obliged to you for your exploring motivation and all the rock ‘n’ roll memories.

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Jerry Lee Lewis was considered "Rock and roll's first great wild man and he is known by the nickname "The Killer".

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Without a doubt, Jerry Lee Lewis is one of the most influential pianists of the 20th century and a pioneer of Rock and Roll.

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The member of the Beatles, Ringo wrote on his social media, "God bless Jerry lee Lewis peace and love to all his family Ringo."

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Representative of Jerry Lee Lewis, Zach Farnum confirmed that Jerry died of natural causes at his home.

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Zach Farnum said, "Judith his 7th spouse was by his side when he died at his home in Desoto County, Mississippi, south of Memphis."

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Jerry Lee Lewis won four Grammy awards during his entire career. Jerry was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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