Jackie Brenston

1951 Jackie Brenston Rocket "88" (#1 R&B hit)

Independent Woman
Rocket 88

Jackie Brenston: ROCKET 88 was recorded on the CHESS Label (1951). This is sometimes known as being the first rock and roll record ever released. Written and produced by Ike Turner who did most of it but was never credited. Played frequently at the Brazennose St Twisted Wheel Club in the early part of 1964 by DJ Roger Eagle
as was Independent Woman.

Jackie Brenston – Wikipedia