Jerry Lee Lewis: Scandalous Marriage that Derailed Rock Royalty

On December 12th in music history, one significant event took place in 1957 when Jerry Lee Lewis secretly married his 13-year-old cousin, Myra Gale Brown, at a ceremony in Hernando, Mississippi. This controversial marriage would later have a profound impact on Lewis's career and personal life.

Jerry Lee Lewis, known as "The Killer," was a pioneering rock and roll and country artist, famous for his energetic piano playing and hit songs like "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On." At the time of his marriage to Myra, Lewis was 22 years old and at the height of his popularity.

The marriage remained a secret until Lewis embarked on a tour of the United Kingdom in May 1958. When British reporters discovered that Myra was not only his wife but also his underage cousin, the public outcry was immediate and intense. The tour was cancelled after just three shows, and Lewis returned to the United States, where he faced a similar backlash.

The scandal had a devastating effect on Lewis's career. His concerts were cancelled, and his songs were banned from radio stations. He went from earning $10,000 per night to struggling to find gigs. The controversy also strained his personal life, as he faced criticism from both the public and his own family.

Despite the negative impact on his career, Lewis's marriage to Myra lasted for 13 years until their divorce in 1970. They had two children together, Steve Allen Lewis (who tragically died at the age of three) and Phoebe Allen Lewis.

In the following decades, Jerry Lee Lewis managed to rebuild his career, focusing more on country music and gradually regaining his status as a respected artist. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, and his contributions to music have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades.

The marriage between Jerry Lee Lewis and Myra Gale Brown on December 12th, 1957, remains a controversial moment in music history, highlighting the personal and professional challenges faced by one of rock and roll's most influential figures.


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