Jackie Brenston | |
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 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 | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, saxophone |
| Years active | 1950–1960s |
| Labels | |
Jackie Brenston (August 24, 1928 or 1930[note 1] – 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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