Jackie Brenston

R&B Singer

Birthday August 15, 1930

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Tennessee

DEATH DATE Dec 15, 1979 (49)

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About

R&B singer and saxophonist who released the song "Rocket 88," one of the foundations of rock 'n' roll music.

Before Fame

He began singing and learned the tenor saxophone in his youth.

Trivia

His song "Rocket 88" went to the top of the Billboard R&B charts and stayed there for four weeks.

Family Life

He grew up in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

Associated With

He was backed on "Rocket 88" by Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm.