Jackie Brenston Top Songs Greatest Hits and Chart Singles Discography

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. It was noted in a subsequent interview that Brenston stated "I had a hit record and no sense". == Biography == Brenston was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Brenston's birth date has long been the source of speculation. The birth date on his headstone, August 24, 1928, is the same... [more on Wikipedia]

Jackie Brenston began charting in 1951 with Rocket 88.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 number‑one.