by Bman | Aug 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Jackie Brenston (August 15, 1930 – December 15, 1979) was an African American R&B singer and saxophonist, who recorded, with Ike Turner's band, the first version of the proto-rock and roll song "Rocket 88".Brenston was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States....