How much was Jerry Lee Lewis' net worth upon his death?
After Lewis' fans felt relief following the confirmation that the singer was still alive, they received the heartbreaking news about his death this week. CNN and other news outlets received a statement from the singer's representative, Zach Farnum, saying that the crooner died at the age of 87.
Lewis reportedly died at his Desoto County home due to "natural causes."
His death ended his decades-old career, but he left a whopping amount of money to his bereaved family.
How Much Was Jerry Lee Lewis' Net Worth?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates that Jerry Lee Lewis' net worth in 2022 at the time of his death was $10 million, proving that he was indeed one of the rock and roll pioneers. Meanwhile, CelebWorth.net reported his net worth a bit higher, saying that it was around $15.4 million.
Earning it was not an easy path for Lewis, though, as he did not grow up in a household whose members had silver spoons in their mouths.
Before trying his luck in the music industry, he worked as a sewing machine salesman and earned $10 only for the tax. When he discovered their scheme, he decided to make in other ways instead.
In 1955, he tried to score a record deal. Lewis did not lose hope and went on to sign with Sun Records the following year.
His rendition of "Crazy Arms" by Ray Price immediately sold 300,000 copies, giving him a way to continue his work as a solo artist.
Lewis made his first rock history when he had a recording session with Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in the same year. They became known as the "Million Dollar Quartet."
Although his career with the other singers worked out, he proved he could succeed even more as a soloist through his song "Great Balls of Fire."
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But when he reached the peak of his success, it was the time he faced a scandal in his life.
Lewis infamously married 13-year-old Myra Gale Brown, who turned out to be his cousin. The marriage resulted in several concerts snubbing him and preventing him from performing.
From having $10,000 in earnings per night, it plummeted to $250. Thus, the marriage affected his net worth. Despite that, he continued working in the industry until he found love in the country music scene.
Among the albums and songs he worked on included "When Two Worlds Collide," "Killer Country," "She Still Comes around," "A Taste of Country," "There Must Be More To Love Than This," "Would You Take Another Chance on Me?" "Rock and Roll Time," and "Mean Old Man," to name a few.
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