The titles of his best-known songs went go along with his white-hot stage presence. Among the most memorable were “Great Balls of Fire,” “Breathless” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On.” He later found success as a country music singer and had a string of hits in that genre.
Lewis has owned the bike since it was given to him by Harley-Davidson in 1959. An identical motorcycle was given to Elvis Presley a little later. According to Lewis, “The King” was jealous that “The Killer” had gotten his Harley first and Lewis even offered, jokingly, to trade with him.
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