Jackie Brenston
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Jackie Brenston was an American musician and bandleader, best known for his 1951 hit 'Rocket 88', which is often regarded as one of the first rock and roll songs. His work played a significant role in shaping the sound of early rock music, and he is often associated with the Oldsmobile brand, as the song was named after one of its models.
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Jackie Brenston is credited with the release of Rocket 88, which is often considered one of the first rock’n’roll songs.
‘Everyone seems to be on Zimmers’: after 70 years of hip-shaking thrills, is rock’n’roll dead? | Pop and rockThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-10-20
United Kingdom· 2025-10-20
Jackie Brenston is known for the song 'Rocket 88', often considered the first rock song.
Auto Klub - Mehaničar iz Čakovca u zagrebačkoj Dubravi pronašao kultni američki klasikJutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·
Croatia· 2025-03-15
Croatia· 2025-03-15
