Ike Turner/Jackie Brenston- "Rocket 88"
Nov 17, 2017 20:17:37 GMT -5
Post by harvie on Nov 17, 2017 20:17:37 GMT -5
"Rocket 88" (originally written as Rocket "88") is a rhythm and blues song that was first recorded in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 3 or 5, 1951 (accounts differ). The recording was credited to Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, who were actually Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm.
The record reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart. Many music writers acknowledge its importance in the development of rock and roll music, with several considering it to be the first rock and roll record.
I didn't see a thread for this amazing, groundbreaking song. It is an all-time fav of my mine.
Ike Turner was so supremely talented and underrated.
The record reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart. Many music writers acknowledge its importance in the development of rock and roll music, with several considering it to be the first rock and roll record.
I didn't see a thread for this amazing, groundbreaking song. It is an all-time fav of my mine.
Ike Turner was so supremely talented and underrated.