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Jackie Brenston (August 24, 1928 or 1930 [note 1] – December 15, 1979) was an American singer and saxophonist who, with Ike Turner's band, recorded the first version of "Rocket 88" in 1951. Biography
Sometimes cited as the ‘first’ rock ‘n roll record, this performing group was actually Ike Turner’s Kings of Rhythm, with which Brenston was singer and saxop...
The recording was credited to "Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats"; while Brenston did provide the vocals, the band was actually Ike Turner and his Kings of Rhythm. The single reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart.
Nov 9, 2007 · Widely acknowledged as the first "rock and roll" song.
Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats - Rocket 88. Jackie Brenston was an American R&B singer and saxophonist, who recorded, with Ike Turner's band, the first version of the pioneering...
Oct 31, 2019 · Recorded at Sam Phillips’ Sun Studios, ‘Rocket 88’ was credited to Jackie Brenston And His Delta Cats, but was actually the work of Ike Turner.
This was the first session for Turner; Ike sang a couple of laid-back blues at the date and turned the mike over to one of his saxophonists, Jackie Brenston, for the uptempo ‘Rocket ’88’.’
Rocket “88” is considered by many historians to be the 1st Rock & Roll song. The elements which are considered rock ‘n’ roll include; it’ a song is about a car (Oldsmobile Rocket 88), it’s rockin’ sax solo, and it’s signature dirty guitar riff.
Explore Jackie Brenston's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Jackie Brenston on AllMusic.
Nov 13, 2015 · “Rocket 88” was a hit in 1951 for Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats. Brenston was a saxophonist, the Delta Cats an R&B band led by Ike Turner (they also recorded under the name Ike Turner and...
