The Jerry Lee Lewis Chronicles features the full-length raw interviews that were shot in 1987 for the authorized documentary Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am (which is also included in this set, in its entirety). This historical collection of interviews from the producers archives provides a rare snapshot and insight into the life of The Killer.
Interviews were conducted with those who were closest to Jerry Lee, and those who witnessed the events that shaped this incredible musician, vivacious man, and legendary persona.
Among those interviewed are the people who were with Jerry Lee from the beginning at Sun Records (Sam Phillips, Jack Clement), Jerry Lee's fellow pioneers from the early days of rock and roll (Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Joe B. Mauldin), broadcasters who gave Jerry Lee his first exposure on TV and radio (Dick Clark, Steve Allen, Wink Martindale), legendary songwriters (Mae Axton, Otis Blackwell), music industry insiders (Shelby Singleton, Jerry Kennedy), friends and fellow superstars (Tom Jones, Randy Bachman), family members (including country star Mickey Gilley), and many more.
Also included on these interactive discs are factoids from Jerry Lee's life and times, biographies of those who were interviewed, and bonus live performances of Breathless , Another Place, Another Time , Great Balls of Fire , and Whole Lotta Shakin Going On.
FEATURES and BENEFITS:
- 5 DVD Collector's Set Edition
- Almost 8 Hours Of Footage
- Rare Footage
- Includes Documentary "I Am What I Am"
- Includes Performances When Jerry Was At "the Top" of His Game