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Jerry Lee Lewis: Musicians & More Pay Tribute to ‘The Killer’

Jerry Lee Lewis was one of rock’s earliest hit-makers whose music and explosive performance style helped influence generations that followed. Lewis was part of the first induction class of the…

Jerry Lee Lewis
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Jerry Lee Lewis was one of rock's earliest hit-makers whose music and explosive performance style helped influence generations that followed.

Lewis was part of the first induction class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. Other artists inducted that first year were Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Fats Domino, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley and Little Richard.

Many legendary musicians have taken to social media to pay tribute to "The Killer" following his death today (October 28) at age 87. Scroll below to see some of the notable tributes.

Elton John

Mick Jagger

Keith Richards

Ringo Starr

Roy Orbison

Chuck D

The Ed Sullivan Show

George Thorogood & the Destroyers

Ronnie Wood

Slash

Vernon Reid

Rory Gallagher

Chris Isaak

Marshall Tucker Band

Gene Simmons

Michael Des Barres

CMA Country Music

Steven Hyden

Stephen King