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Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats
Band, 1951-1951 US
Rock, R&B/Soul and Blues
In March 1951, Sam Phillips (2) recorded several songs by Ike Turner's band in Memphis. Rocket "88", on which Jackie Brenston sang lead & was credited with writing, was given to Chicagos' Chess Records for release. The song, released by Chess as by Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats, was a #1 R&B hit for over a month & has been referred to as the "first" Rock & Roll song by many. After one further recording session, Brenston and Turner parted company.
Members
 | Ike Turner org, g 1931-2007 US |
 | Jackie Brenston voc, sax 1930-1979 US |
 | Phineas Newborn Jr. p 1931-1989 US |
 | Calvin Newborn g *1933 US |
 | Raymond Hill sax US |
 | Billy "Red" Love voc, p US |
| Willie Kizart g US |
Popular Tracks 
Rocket 88 on Elvis Presley: The Searcher [Deluxe] by Elvis Presley Independent Woman on Independent Woman by Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats Juiced on The Chess Story 1947-1956 by Various Artists My Real Gone Rocket on The Chess Story 1947-1956 by Various Artists Rocket 88 - Original on Jackie Brenston's Rocket 88 by Jackie Brenston Rocket 88 - Original on Jackie Brenston's Rocket 88 by Jackie Brenston Rocket 88 on An Affair to Remember by Various Artists Juiced on Independent Woman by Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats My Real Gone Rocket on My Real Gone Rocket by Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats Rockett '88 on Jukebox Top 100 Best Of by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket "88" | Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats | 2010 | Single |
| Hi, Ho Baby / Leo The Louse | Jackie Brenston And Edna McRaney With Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats | 1952 | Album |
| Rocket "88" | Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats | 1951 | Album |
| My Real Gone Rocket / Tuckered Out | Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats | 1951 | Album |
| Juiced / Independent Woman | Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats | 1951 | Album |
| Independent Woman / Page Boy Shuffle | Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats / Joe Thomas | Compil. | |
| Just Across The Steet / Independent Woman / Turkey Hop | The Del-Rios / Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats / Hamptones | Compil. |
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