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Jackie Brenston
voc, sax, 1930-1979 US, Clarksdale, Mississippi
Singer / Musician of Blues, R&B/Soul and Rock
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 (2) 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 on Presenting Jackie Brenston by Jackie Brenston Much Later on The Mistreater by Jackie Brenston Rocket "88" on The Mistreater by Jackie Brenston Rocket 88 (Alternative Take) on Presenting Ike Turner by Ike Turner Trouble Up The Road on The Sue Records Story: The Sound Of Soul by Various Artists Rocket 88 on Rockin' Those Blues Away by Various Artists My Real Gone Rocket on The Mistreater by Jackie Brenston Juiced on The Mistreater by Jackie Brenston You Ain't The One on The Sue Records Story: The Sound Of Soul by Various Artists Independent Woman on The Mistreater by Jackie BrenstonTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What Can It Be / Gonna Wait For My Chance | Jackie Brenston With Ike Turner's Kings Of Rhythm | 2017 | Single |
| The Mistreater | Jackie Brenston | 2007 | Compil. |
| A Proper Introduction To Ike Turner/Jackie Brenston | Ike Turner / Jackie Brenston | 2004 | Compil. |
| Trouble Up The Road / You Ain't The One | Jackie Brenston, Ike Turner & His Orchestra | 1961 | Single |
| What Can It Be / Gonna Wait For My Chance | Jackie Brenston With Ike Turner's Kings Of Rhythm | 1957 | Single |
| Much Later / The Mistreater | Jackie Brenston With Ike Turner's Kings Of Rhythm | 1957 | Single |
| Hi, Ho Baby / Leo The Louse | Jackie Brenston And Edna McRaney With Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats | 1952 | Album |
| Down In My Heart | Jackie Brenston, Earl Hooker & Band | Single | |
| Poison Ivy / Rocket 88 | Willie Mabon, Jackie Brenston | Single | |
| Complete Recordings And All The Chart Hits | Jesse Thomas — Jimmy "Baby Face" Lewis — Jackie Brenston | Compil. | |
| Independent Woman / Mumbles Blues | Jackie Brenston / Paul Bascomb | Single | |
| Independent Woman / That Man Is Walking | Jackie Brenston / Larry Liggett | Single | |
| Trouble Up The Road | Jackie Brenston With Ike Turner & His Orchestra | Single | |
| Got My Mojo Working / Rocket 88 | Muddy Waters / Jackie Brenston | Single |
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