MS HR114

Commends Jerry Lee Lewis, born September 29, 1935, in Ferriday, Louisiana, as the inventor of rock and roll who began playing piano at age nine without formal training

Recognizes his participation in the Million Dollar Quartet recording session with Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash at Sun Records in 1956

Honors his achievement of releasing number one singles in three consecutive decades (1950s-1970s), including "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On"

Notes his numerous awards including the Rock and Roll Music Hall of Fame American Music Masters Award (first living recipient) and Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award

Acknowledges his more than 40 years of residence in Nesbit, Mississippi, and his continued performances at age 81 as the last living member of the Million Dollar Quartet