Jack Hammer (songwriter)

Jack Hammer
Birth nameEarl Solomon Burroughs
Also known asEarl Burrows
George Stone
T.T. Tyler
Born(1925-09-16)September 16, 1925
Grovetown, Georgia, United States
DiedApril 8, 2016(2016-04-08) (aged 90)
Oakland, California, United States
GenresRhythm and blues, pop
Occupation(s)Songwriter, pianist, singer, actor, dancer, MC
LabelsRonnex

Earl Solomon Burroughs (September 16, 1925 – April 8, 2016), known professionally as Jack Hammer, was an American pianist, singer, and songwriter, credited as the co-writer of "Great Balls of Fire".[1]

  1. ^ Nick Tosches (1998) Hellfire Page 129 "During the third week of August, Jerry Lee recorded "Great Balls of Fire," a song written by Jack Hammer, a New York session pianist, and Otis Blackwell, the eccentric black songwriter and singer who had supplied Elvis with his two biggest ...