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Jackie Brenston (August 24, 1928 or 1930 –
December 15, 1979) was an
American singer and
saxophonist who, with Ike Turner's band,
recorded the
first version...
- in
March 1951. The
recording was
credited to "Jackie
Brenston and his
Delta Cats";
while Brenston did
provide the vocals, the band was
actually Ike Turner...
- his
Kings of
Rhythm recorded the song "Rocket 88" (credited to
Jackie Brenston and His
Delta Cats),
which is a
contender for the
first rock and roll record...
-
Rhythm as a teenager. His
first recording, "Rocket 88" (credited to
Jackie Brenston and his
Delta Cats), is
considered a
contender for the
distinction of first...
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covered by Bill
Haley & His
Comets in 1952; and "Rocket 88" by
Jackie Brenston and his
Delta Cats (in fact, Ike
Turner and his band the
Kings of Rhythm)...
- Presley's
early career.
Reputedly the
first rock and roll single,
Jackie Brenston and his
Delta Cats' "Rocket 88" was
recorded there in 1951 with song composer...
-
Kings of
Rhythm at a
studio owned by Sam
Phillips with the
vocal by
Jackie Brenston. This song is
often cited as a
precursor to rock and roll or as one of...
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Jerry Lee
Lewis – "Wild One" ****ie
Valentine – "Mr. Sandman"
Jackie Brenston and His
Delta Cats – "Rocket 88"
Elvis Presley – "Shake,
Rattle & Roll"...
- "Big
Legged Woman" -
Booker T.
Laury "I'm on Fire" "Rocket 88" -
Jackie Brenston And The
Delta Cats "Whole
Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" "Whole
Lotta Shakin'...
- Year
Artist Song (Year)
Record Label 2018
Jackie Brenston and his
Delta Cats "Rocket 88" (1951)
Chess Records Link Wray "Rumble" (1958)
Cadence Records...
