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Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats recorded Rocket 88

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Rocket 88 is considered by many to be the first rock n roll song cut in 1951. Brenston and his Delta Cats rehearsed the song here at the Riverside Hotel.  Ike Turner actually put the song together in the recording and rehearsal.  

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Rocket 88

"Rocket 88" (originally written as Rocket "88") is a rhythm and blues song that was first recorded in Memphis, Tennessee, on 3 March or 5 March 1951 (accounts differ). The recording was credited to Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, who were actually Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm.

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