Jerry Lee Lewis: The US rock star who set the piano alight, sometimes literally

Jerry Lee Lewis: the US rock star who set the piano alight, sometimes literally (PA)

Known for setting the piano alight, both figuratively and sometimes literally, Jerry Lee Lewis was one of the last remnants of the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll.

The world famous US musician – nicknamed The Killer – ran with other historic greats including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Little Richard – though he outlasted them all.