Jackie Brenston, born on August 24, 1928/1930, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, was an American singer and saxophonist. He joined Ike Turner's band, the Kings of Rhythm, in 1950 and recorded "Rocket 88" in March 1951, which reached Number 1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart. The song has often been cited as one of the first rock 'n' roll records. Brenston pursued a solo career and performed with Lowell Fulson’s band before rejoining Turner's group in 1955. He continued to play saxophone in various sessions, notably the Cobra session with Otis Rush in 1958. Despite his early success, Brenston struggled with alcoholism and did not achieve further hits. He died of a heart attack on December 15, 1979.
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Trail Blazer
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Presenting Jackie Brenston
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Great Balls Of Fire
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Sue Records' Greatest Hits
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Presenting Ike Turner
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The Sue Records Story: The Sound Of Soul
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| Sun Records Story - Disc Three |
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R&B Hipshakers Volume 3 - Just A Little Bit Of The Jumpin' Bean
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| The Definitive Collection of R&B Hits from 1951 |
| Roc-King Up A Storm |
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Presenting Ike Turner
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| Acoustic Blues |
| The History of Blues Three |
| American Blues Volume 2 |
| Have Mercy Baby! 25 Great Tracks From The Federal Records Vaults Volume 1 (Original Federal Records Recordings) |