Jan. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Jerry Lee Lewis's worn jeans, Beach Boy Brian Wilson's surfboard with ``Surfin' USA'' lyrics inscribed in black marker and Britney Spears's book report on Kurt Vonnegut are among rock 'n' roll memorabilia to be auctioned for charity.

Eighty lots will go on sale Feb. 8 at the Los Angeles Convention Center to benefit the MusiCares Foundation. The charitable arm of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, which runs the Grammy Awards, is expected to raise $200,000 to $400,000 to help artists struggling with addiction and loss of income.

``This is a cause that really helps people at the ground level,'' said Darren Julien, president of West Hollywood, California-based Julien's Auctions, which is managing the auction.

At a press conference yesterday at New York's Hard Rock Cafe, Julien previewed some of the items, which include letters, clothing, handwritten lyrics, signed sheet music, gold records and tour books.

Lewis's jeans have an estimated price between $200 and $400. A Danelectro Sears silvertone guitar used by Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger in concert is estimated at $20,000 to $40,000.

Spears's handwritten book report on ``No Talent Kid,'' a short story by Kurt Vonnegut, is expected to sell for between $600 and $800. ``I liked this story. It was interesting,'' Spears wrote. ``The characters had great parts. The story was also comical.''

Bennett Teaches

Wilson's surfboard ($2,000 to $4,000) was inscribed and donated by Wilson, who wrote ``Surfin' USA'' with Chuck Berry. Bob Dylan's switch from acoustic to electric guitar was criticized as a step away from his folk roots. His signed Fender Stratocaster electric guitar is expected to fetch between $1,000 and $2,000. Kurt Cobain's acoustic guitar ($60,000 to $80,000) was given to him by an aunt.

Also for sale are items from other artists including Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles, James Taylor, Madonna, and Willie Nelson.

Eyewear fans will have a choice -- Elton John's chartreuse yellow A.J. Morgan sunglasses ($800 to $1,200) and Pete Townshend's black Gucci pair ($2,000 to $4,000) worn during the Who's 2004 tour.

The event, scheduled two days before the 50th anniversary of the Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, marks the first auction between NARAS and Julien's Auctions, known for celebrity memorabilia auctions, including those for Cher, U2, Muhammad Ali and Marilyn Monroe's estate.

Grammy Award-winning singer Tony Bennett is offering a private one-hour painting lesson with him (estimated at $4,000 to $6,000). A painter since childhood, Bennett has sold hundreds of his oil paintings and watercolors.

``I bet there are many people would who love to paint with Tony,'' Julien said.

To contact the reporter on this story: Patrick Cole in New York at pcole3@Bloomberg.net.

Last Updated: January 29, 2008 00:03 EST