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Jerry Lee Lewis
"He kissed my feet. I just kind of froze. I had no idea he was going to do that." --Jerry Lee Lewis

The legendary musician recounted a backstage meeting with John Lennon in the '70s during which the late Beatle approached him to say, "I just wanted you to know you are the man who made it possible for me to be a star in rock 'n' roll music."

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J R Quilcon

John was that cool!

October 31 2009 at 10:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Joan Athey


Spontaneous and fun - that was Lennon. Also a note to all who perform that you do make a difference and that by being an entertainer, you can influence those who later surpass you.

October 27 2009 at 4:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply