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Jackie Brenston

American R&B singer, saxophonist, songwriter (1930-1979) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 49

Jackie Brenston was an American singer and saxophonist who, with Ike Turner's band, recorded the first version of "Rocket 88" in 1951. It was noted in a subsequent interview that Brenston stated "I had a hit record and no sense".

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 1979 · aged 49