The 1950s saw the rise in popularity of well-known singer and composer Jerry Lee Lewis. Jerry is still considered one of the most well-known rock stars

in the world even though he is in his nineties. The Killer is another name for him. He is considered by many to be the original wild man in the annals of rock & roll.

Jerry Lee Lewis will be remembered as a pioneer in the rockabilly and rock & roll genres, even though

a lot of wild actions and peculiar stage antics have since followed. He recorded his debut album at Sun Records, the storied recording studio, in 1956.

Over the course of several decades, he has developed a dedicated fan base spanning multiple generations.

Jerry has a vast repertoire of hit songs and rock classics to his name. He has established himself as a well-known figure who will be remembered for generations to come.

Despite being eighty years old, Jerry still makes an occasional appearance in the spotlight. He made an appearance on The Monday Night Concerts in 1997.

The event was presented by the renowned Ricky Skaggs. During the conversation, Ricky asked Lewis what was the first song he ever learnt on the piano.

It took Jerry a few moments to consider the question. He had learned the piano since he was a young child, after all.

After giving it some thought, Jerry stated that ‘Old Rugged Cross’ was the first song he ever learned on the piano.

When the famous song was performed, the crowd cheered. Popular song ‘Old Rugged Cross’ was penned by preacher George Bennard in 1912.

A lot of people find motivation in the music. Jerry Lee Lewis is undoubtedly one of the people who finds spiritual significance in the song.

Jerry saw how fervently the audience was applauding and felt obliged to play the song. Skaggs was overjoyed by

the impromptu performance. Giving Jerry the stage, he left the rest to the legendary rock & roll musician.

Jerry went straight into a terrifying performance of the famous song. No one in the entire studio was unmoved by the heartfelt performance.

Jerry ended the song with an eerie silence from the audience. Skaggs and the whole audience were mesmerized by the amazing performance.

Despite having little rehearsal or preparation, Jerry Lee Lewis was able to provide a remarkable performance that is still spoken about today.