Jackie Brenston

Jackie Brenston
Jackie Brenston
	Brenston (right) with Ike Turner
Background information
Born	August 24, 1928 or 1930; Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	December 15, 1979 (aged 49–51); Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	R&B; blues; rock and roll;
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instrument(s)	Vocals, saxophone
Years active	1950–1960s
Labels	Chess; Federal; Sue;

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 of the rock-and-roll song "Rocket 88" in 1951.

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