Jackie Brenston (Clarksdale, Mississippi, 15 August 1930 – 15 December 197… Read Full Bio ↴Jackie Brenston (Clarksdale, Mississippi, 15 August 1930 – 15 December 1979) was an American rhythm & blues singer, saxophonist and songwriter who recorded, with Ike Turner's band, the first version of the proto-rock and roll song “Rocket 88”.
Returning to Clarksdale from army service in 1947, Brenston learned to play the tenor saxophone, linking up with Ike Turner in 1950 as sax player and occasional singer in his band. The local success of Ike Turner & The Kings of Rhythm prompted B.B. King to recommend them to studio owner Sam Phillips in Memphis, where the band made several recordings in early March 1951, including “Rocket 88” on which Brenston sang lead and which he was credited with writing.
Phillips passed the recordings on to Chess Records in Chicago, who released "Rocket 88" as by "Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats", rather than under Turner’s name. The record soon reached # 1 on the R&B charts. Because of its theme, sound, success and influence across different markets, it has often been suggested as the first rock and roll record, although there are numerous other candidates. Phillips used the success of the record to start Sun Records the following year.
After one further recording session, Brenston and Turner parted company, and Brenston went on to perform in Lowell Fulson’s band for two years. He returned to play in Turner’s band from 1955 to 1962. Although he occasionally sang with the band, Turner apparently forbade him from singing “Rocket 88”.
By now an alcoholic, Brenston continued playing in local bands. After a final recording session with Earl Hooker in 1963, he worked occasionally as a truck driver before a fatal heart attack at the age of 49.
Returning to Clarksdale from army service in 1947, Brenston learned to play the tenor saxophone, linking up with Ike Turner in 1950 as sax player and occasional singer in his band. The local success of Ike Turner & The Kings of Rhythm prompted B.B. King to recommend them to studio owner Sam Phillips in Memphis, where the band made several recordings in early March 1951, including “Rocket 88” on which Brenston sang lead and which he was credited with writing.
Phillips passed the recordings on to Chess Records in Chicago, who released "Rocket 88" as by "Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats", rather than under Turner’s name. The record soon reached # 1 on the R&B charts. Because of its theme, sound, success and influence across different markets, it has often been suggested as the first rock and roll record, although there are numerous other candidates. Phillips used the success of the record to start Sun Records the following year.
After one further recording session, Brenston and Turner parted company, and Brenston went on to perform in Lowell Fulson’s band for two years. He returned to play in Turner’s band from 1955 to 1962. Although he occasionally sang with the band, Turner apparently forbade him from singing “Rocket 88”.
By now an alcoholic, Brenston continued playing in local bands. After a final recording session with Earl Hooker in 1963, he worked occasionally as a truck driver before a fatal heart attack at the age of 49.
Starvation
Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Starvation' by these artists:
Clyde Kelly I see their moves in slow motion I can see into…
Crisis Code If dust accumulates, it becomes a too big mountain That's wh…
Crypta Weak, nauseated and dazed Apathetic, depressed death on its…
Derrick & Patsy Work like a pawn and you have no pay to…
Ethel Cain Six weeks since we last ate Six weeks we’ve been taught Six…
Golden Dawn There comes a time of starvation It is true If you believe…
Introduction starvation yeah, starvation yeah, you turned your back on m…
Less Penance strapped to my ribs Scratches away the negative Clip…
Little Brother [Chaundon] Yeah, it's Chaundon, and Little Brother Khrysis…
Siege No food here to find Walking skeletons stand in line For i…
Socrates Voices crying through the night People starve and pray for b…
The Golden Dawn There comes a time of starvation It is true If you believe…
The Pioneers starvation l is someone to help this situation l what colou…
vapurella Oh my god it's do orrible Hands into hairs it's…
Yukon Blonde They call you the shark Cause you got the blind of…
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Rocket You may have heard of jalopies You've heard the noise they…
Rocket "88" You may have heard of jalopies You've heard the noise they…
Rocket '88 You may have heard of jalopies You've heard the noise they…
Rocket '88' You may have heard of jalopies You've heard the noise they…
Rocket 88 You may have heard of jalopies You've heard the noise they…
Rocket ‘88’ You may have heard of jalopies You've heard the noise they…
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@chess1458
@thebigfist No problem man,glad you enjoy it.I Truly believe Jackie deserves a place in the rock and roll hall of fame!!!
@chess1458
@waxmusic1 This was the last Chess session Jackie recorded.And it was in fact actually cut at chess studios.The last sun session was "In my real gone rocket/tuckered out"Chess 1469
@thebigfist
Wow!,this gasser really lights it up!Thanks pal.
@Westtoledoguy
great Jackie Brenston 78
@chess1458
@CrisVangel I Felt The Same Way,But No Matter How Hard I Tried,I Couldn't Knock It For Being An Instrumental,After All......Its Jackie Brenston:)
@fabiodelima.m7501
Ops rock ok the best. LIMA from BR
@chess1458
@Westtoledoguy Thanks toldedo:)