Songwriter Jerry Leiber dies at 78

Along with songwriting partner Mike Stoller, Leiber was responsible for some of rock'n'roll's most enduring hits, including Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock and Stand By MeJerry Leiber, the lyricist behind hits such as Stand By Me and Hound Dog, has died at 78.Leiber worked alongside co-writer Mike Stoller to produce some of the most enduring hits of the rock'n'roll era – including tracks made famous by Elvis Presley. The songwriting duo also had their work performed by the Drifters, the Coasters and...

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