Jackie Brenston

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Jackie Brenston

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American R&B singer and saxophonist.
Best known for his 1951 recording of the pioneering song "Rocket 88", often referred to as the 'first' Rock & Roll song.
Recorded in Memphis by Sam Phillips by Ike Turner's band, Brenston sang the lead vocals and was credited with authorship.
Chess Records in Chicago released the song as by Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats and it was #1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart for over a month. He passed away from a fatal heart attack at age 51.

Born: 15 (or) 24 August 1930 in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Died: 15 November 1979 in Memphis, Tennessee (or) 15 December 1979 in Memphis (DeSoto County), Mississippi.

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Rocket 88

Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats

2

My Real Gone Rocket

Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats

3

In My Real Gone Rocket

Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats

4

Rocket '88

Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats

5

Trouble Up The Road

Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats

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9 live performances · data from Setlist.fm

All · 9
1961
1952

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May 4, 1961

Apollo Theater

New York, New York, United States


May 3, 1961

Apollo Theater

New York, New York, United States


May 2, 1961

Apollo Theater

New York, New York, United States


May 1, 1961

Apollo Theater

New York, New York, United States


April 30, 1961

Apollo Theater

New York, New York, United States

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Jackie Brenston's most-played tracks include Rocket 88, My Real Gone Rocket, In My Real Gone Rocket, Rocket '88, Trouble Up The Road. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

American R&B singer and saxophonist. Best known for his 1951 recording of the pioneering song "Rocket 88", often referred to as the 'first' Rock & Roll song.Recorded in Memphis by Sam Phillips by Ike Turner's band, Brenston sang the lead vocals and... Read the full biography on this page.

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