The uncensored story of jerry lee lewis 1982, which was adapted into the film great balls of. Linda gail lewis born july 18, 1947, in ferriday, louisiana, united states is an american singer, songwriter and pianist. Jerry lee lewis forum view topic myra releases new. Myra lewis williamseternally known as the young wife of jerry lee. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. She was his third wife, and he was not yet divorced from his second. Reading is my superpower is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Myra lewis obituary arlington, wa the herald everett. One of dvas key roles is acknowledging and commemorating the service and sacrifice of all those who served australia and its allies in wars, conflicts and peace operations through commemorations, memorials, war graves and research. Hulton arcivegetty images jerry lee lewis and myra gale brown shortly after their wedding in 1957.
Some of the book links in my posts are amazon affiliate links. Myra has such an uncommonly clear voice that this memoir was a joy to read. My favorite book of hers is a tale of two castles asked in 100 meter dash has gail devers died yet. Myra gale brown became jerry lee lewis wife when she was just years old and when he was still married to his second wife.
In lewiss real life, his current seventh wife, judith brown, is the exwife of the brother of myra gail brown, the cousin he married in 1957. And now, via cuepoint, comes fascinating insight into the relationship that pretty much destroyed lewis career his 1958 marriage to his yearold third cousin, myra gale brown. Then scandal overwhelmed him in 1958marriage to his yearold second cousin myra gail brown. Myra never knew who would walk in the door in the guise of jerry lee lewis, she wrote in her 1982 book, great balls of fire. I am a collector of most things jerry lee lewis, including biographies of the man which now number over 12 dozen. Just ask duluth resident myra lewis williams, whos experienced what its like to be smack dab in the center ring of a media circus.
Myra gail mcnair smith, 69, of iuka, ms, died tuesday, july 24, 2018, at methodist hospital in germantown, tn. Myra gale brown now myra williams was born july 11,1944, and was the third wife of jerry lee lewis. The book includes lots of details about jerrys early career that a music historian might appreciate. She was born on april 5, 1964 to marvin and juanita green. Gail is related to gary lane lewis and james walter lewis as well as 1 additional person. Earlier in london, myra, who is years old and lewiss third cousin, revealed their secret marriage. The yearold girl in 1957 practiced hiding under desks at school during bombing drills. Interestingly, when jerry lewis got married to his first wife, dorothy barton, he later stated he was only 14 and she. In 1949, the family moved to memphis when jay brown took a job with memphis gas. It is believed that lewis married myra before his divorce from his second wife was final. Myra green lewismyra lewis, 46, went to be with the lord october 9, 2010. See more ideas about helmet hair, big hair and jerry lee lewis.
Special photo rock n roll icon jerry lee lewis and his former wife myra lewis share a laugh in this photo. The devil, me, and jerry lee by linda gail lewis book. Martins press mass market ed by lewis, myra, silver, murray isbn. Select this result to view gail a lewiss phone number, address, and more. His second marriage had caused quite a stir when people realized it had taken place 23 days before his first divorce was final. Was married to her cousin, rock star jerry lee lewis. Myra was only years old in december 1957 when she married 22yearold lewis, her fathers. On may 22, 1958, jerry lee lewis provided it for them when he revealed he had a new bride, myra gail brown, who just happened to be his yearold cousin. She joins us this morning along with dr, michael hannah to tell us more. She graduated from university of new england college of osteopathic medicine in 2001 and specializes in emergency medicine. Whether the innocence of the year old girl who married jerry lee lewis, the heartbreak of the young woman struggling with lifes events, or the tenacity and spark of the woman speaking now, myras voice is alive, humorous, heartfelt, and totally without pretense. The second best result is gail a lewis age 50s in glendale, az in the deer valley neighborhood. Jerry lee lewis, will be hosting book signings at each of the performances of the million dollar quartet, a. Myra lewis was born on july 11, 1944 in the usa as myra gale brown.
There will be a book launch and signing for the spark that survived, from 5 to 7 p. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. That time jerry lee lewis married myra gale brown, his year. Jerry lee lewis kisses his new wife, myra gail, as they arrive at idlewild airport in new york city on may 28, 1958. Myra williams, jerry lee lewis yearold bride, speaks out.
Is jerry lee lewis wife myra gail lewis still alive answers. But when the world learned five months later that lewis, 22, had married his yearold second cousin, myra gale brown, the shock waves put jerry lees career in a tailspin. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Its worth it if you are a serious fan of jerry and very interested in his marriage to myra i learned a lot i just think it could have been done so much better so go into it with realistic expectations. For the lucky ones to have known and loved her, she was a beautifu. Myra gale brown born july 11, 1944 is an american author. Great balls of fire myra lewis was born on july 11, 1944 in the usa as myra gale brown.
True story of jerry lee lewis by myra lewis, murray silver online at alibris. Myra lewis williams was married to the legendary, jerry lee lewis, and she has written a book, the spark that survived. Gail lewis phone, address, background info whitepages. And now, via cuepoint, comes fascinating insight into the relationship that pretty much destroyed lewis career his 1958 marriage to his year. See more ideas about yoga, morning yoga routine and yoga fitness.
Produced linda gail lewis record, played buddy holly, gbof, retired over 100 club, national enquirer photog and i watched jerry and kerries. Jerry lee lewis cold cases in his classic 1984 essay, richard ben cramer wonders if jerry lee lewis got away with his wifes murder. Myra lewis williams, who was formerly known as mrs. Lewis march 27, 1940 march, 2015 age 74 welcome to the memorial page for myra a. Jerry lee lewis former teenage wife releases new book news. Myra is phoebes mother and was jerry lee lewiss third wife.
Has a career in real estate in georgia since 1980 under the. Join facebook to connect with myra lewis and others you may know. Tanfield turned to jerry and asked him how old his new bride was. On december 12, 1957, jerry married his third cousin, myra gale brown. But it departs from the lewis image of dark obsession by clothing its bombast in a humorous breeziness that. Though, after he married his yearold cousin myra gale brown when he was 23, the scandal stalled his career. Myra lewis is currently considered a single author. Myra lewis poses for a photo with then husband jerry lee lewis in england in 1958. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. Dennis quaid played lewis in the 1989 biopic great balls of fire. Is jerry lee lewis wife myra gail lewis still alive. A lot of ink has been spilled about his close blood relationship with myra, and the fact that she was only and still believed in santa claus when the pair were married.
This one, great balls of fire, is written by myra brown, better known as myra gail lewis, the thirteen year old cousin bride of jerry lee, so theres more intimate knowledge of the topic present than most biographies. Gail enjoyed singing because it always lifted her spirits. Jerry lee lewis kisses his new wife, myra gail, as they. Jerry lee lewis marries his cousins exwife cbs news. She is best known for her marriage to rock n roll musician jerry lee lewis who is her second cousin. Brown was born on july 11, 1944 in winnsboro, louisiana, the daughter of lois and jay j. View the profiles of professionals named myra lewis on linkedin. Sensing danger, 22 yearold lewis told the reporter that myra was 15 instead of her actual age of.
Myra plays a central part not just in jerry lee lewiss life but in his mythology and his story. For a man from his time and place, however, marrying at and marrying ones third cousin twice removed were both fairly commonplace. The book displays an incendiary tone befitting the igniter of great balls of fire. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and taking care of others. In 1957, 23yearold jerry lee lewis married myra gale brown. Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers. She has recorded with stephen ackles, van morrison, and with her brother, jerry lee lewis.
Jerry lee lewis former teenage wife releases new book. Like his previous album last man standing, this album features duets with famous artists. She also has recorded with her two daughters, maryjean ferguson and annie marie dolan, in a group called the lewis 3. But when the world learned five months later that lewis, 22, had married his yearold second cousin, myra gale brown, the shock waves put. That time jerry lee lewis married myra gale brown, his. Mean old man is the 40th studio album by rock and roll pioneer jerry lee lewis.