Jackie Brenston

Jackie Brenston
Brenston (right) with Ike Turner
Background information
Born(1928-08-24)August 24, 1928 or 1930
Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
Died(1979-12-15)December 15, 1979 (aged 49–51)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Vocals, saxophone
Years active1950–1960s
Labels

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 "Rocket 88" in 1951.

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