Jerry Lee Lewis

With his rowdy yelp and hard-hitting piano, Jerry Lee Lewis pioneered the anarchic rock 'n' roll spirit, and this early release perfectly encapsulates his crazed energy and carefree attitude. Jerry Lee Lewis is packed with all-night stompers like "Put Me Down" and "Matchbox," as well as rockabilly mainstays like "Don't Be Cruel." But the album still showcases The Killer's sweet, sentimental side with forlorn ballads like "It All Depends (On Who Will Buy the Wine)" and the downcast, country-style weeper "Fools Like Me."