Jerry Lee Lewis

One of the greats of the early rock 'n' roll era, Jerry Lee Lewis, has died at the age of 87.

It was 65 years ago, in November of 1955, when the biggest record contract of the time was sold and bought. Music historians say that this contract was the equivalent of the Red Sox trading Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees.

Jerry Lee Lewis is recovering well from his recent stroke and has been moved from hospital to a rehabilitation center, a statement announced.

Jan. 3, 1950, was an historic day for country music, although no one was aware of it at the time.