Tosches, Nick
Hellfire: The Jerry Lee Lewis Story (Penguin Magnum Collection)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141041858
- author:
- Tosches, Nick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- Biography: arts & entertainment
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The life of Jerry Lee Lewis is a testament to the enduring power of rock 'n' roll. Born in deep south Louisiana, Lewis's early life was shaped by the harsh Pentecostal God and the worship of alcohol, drugs, and music. This tumultuous blend of influences would define his career and personal life, marked by monumental highs and devastating lows.
Nick Tosches's biography, Hellfire, chronicles Lewis's journey from his early days as a rock 'n' roll icon to his struggles with addiction and personal demons. With searing prose, Tosches brings to life the complex and often contradictory figure of 'The Killer', a man torn between his faith and his passion for music.
This is a story of the darker side of rock 'n' roll, of the demons that haunted Lewis and the music that sustained him. Hellfire is a gripping and deeply human account of a life lived on the edge, and one that will leave readers with a lasting impression of the enduring power of rock 'n' roll.
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