Hellfire: The Jerry Lee Lewis Story

by Nick Tosches

Overview

The life of Jerry Lee Lewis is one of the most dramatic and tormented in rock 'n' roll history. "Hellfire" remains one of the most remarkable biographies ever written on Lewis . . . "nothing else comes close. . . . Sooner or later, "Hellfire" will be recognized as an American classic" (Greil Marcus).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780141041858
Publisher:	Viking Penguin
Publication date:	04/28/2009
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

A journalist who has also written three novels, Nick Tosches is an acclaimed biographer whose unconventional books -- Dino and The Devil and Sonny Liston among them -- illuminate some of America's more controversial, overshadowed talents.

Hometown:

New York, New York

Date of Birth:

1949

Place of Birth:

Newark, New Jersey

Education:

High school

Editorial Reviews

The book is undeniably a feat — turning a sordid, tormented life into a rousing piece of poetic expressionism.

Esquire

Hellfire sets a new standard.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Tosches' book is a work of art.

Boston Globe

The best rock 'n' roll biography ever written....There is a novelistic intensity to this story of scandal, tragedy, triumph and love....Riveting.

Newsday

Tosches' book is a work of art.

The Boston Globe

Hellfire sets a new standard.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Quite simply the best rock and roll biography ever written.

Rolling Stone