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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.
Jun 25, 2019 · 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 saxophonist. The title refers to the ...
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The original version of the twelve-bar blues song was credited to Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, which reached number one on the R&B charts. Brenston was Ike Turner's saxophonist and the Delta Cats were actually Turner's Kings of Rhythm back-up band, who rehearsed at the Riverside Hotel in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Brenston sang the lead ...
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Oct 31, 2019 · Learn how Jackie Brenston and his band recorded 'Rocket 88' in 1951, the first song to use the term rock'n'roll. Discover the history and influences of this genre, from Trixie Smith to Wynonie Harris, and the role of Alan Freed.
Nov 9, 2007 · Rocket 88 (Original Version) - Ike Turner/Jackie Brenston. Widely acknowledged as the first "rock and roll" song.
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Jackie Brenston was an American R&B singer and saxophonist, who recorded, with Ike Turner's band, the first version of the pioneering rock and roll song "Roc...
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Learn about the blues and R&B single that is often considered the first rock 'n' roll record, recorded by Ike Turner's band with Jackie Brenston on saxophone and vocals. Find out the origin, history and impact of 'Rocket '88' and its chart success.
