Yeah, funny you mention "the witch hunt" and then mention Jerry Lee.  Man, how that guy suffered simply because he married (yes, actually married) his l'il cousin.  Jerry came back, though.  Easier to do if you're a white boy.  

A couple of years ago, was talking to a young Gen X'er, and mentioned Roy Orbison.  
Her face went blank. "Who?" she said.
All the folks in the check-stand line-up witnessed an older cashier stand there and just bawl...