Rock ‘n’ roll great Jerry Lee Lewis dies aged 87

Jerry Lee Lewis pictured during a photocall and press conference at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, west London.

Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis has died aged 87.

The musician, whose hits included Great Balls of Fire and Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On, was one of the last survivors of rock ‘n’ roll’s golden age which included Elvis Presley and Little Richard.