Turner was there when what many historians regard as the first ever rock and roll song was recorded, jackie brenstons rocket 88. Ike turner first learned to play piano in the 40s, inspired by the clarksdale performances of pinetop perkins. This is the definitive early ike turner collection, at least until someone comes out with a box that assembles everything. But rocket 88 had repercussions for a lot of other people, even if it was only a oneoff hit for brenston. With a clutch of local musicians he formed his first band, the kings of rhythm. Birth of rock n roll by various artists download birth. Vocalist on the album include turners last wife audrey madison turner and former ikette bonnie bramlett. Rocket 88 original version ike turnerjackie brenston. So lets focus on that and leave ikes personal life alone. Ike wister turner november 5, 1931 december 12, 2007 was an american. For ike turner, after rocket 88 was released, half of his band quit and stayed with brenston, so for a long time he was without a full band. Dec 26, 2019 this is the definitive early ike turner collection, at least until someone comes out with a box that assembles everything.
Rocket 88 was a hit in 1951 for jackie brenston and his delta cats. But itll be a few weeks until bill haley becomes a full part of our story. As time went on, turner stepped forward from piano to guitar, allowing there to be no mistaking who the leader of his band was. Also available in itunes more by ike turner see all. He gave tina her name and helped make her a star, and is considered by many music journalists to be one of the main architects of the genre. Ike turners zoho roots cd release risin with the blues was just nominated for a grammy in the traditional blues category.
The sound had a raw quality to it, aided by an early example of distorted guitar. His first recording, rocket 88 1951 credited to jackie brenston and his delta cats. King recommended sam phillips services at sun records to the mississippibased band kings of rhythm, led by a teenage. The twosided single with turner on vocals was credited to ike turner and his kings of rhythm, but rocket 88. Song information for rocket 88 jackie brenston on allmusic. And in 1954, former western swing singer bill haley beat elvis presleys debut single to the stores by a couple of months with his worldshaking rockabilly raveup rock around the clock. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Groove band, recorded a tribute album titled rocket 88. Written by ike turner and recorded by his band, the kings of rhythm, at sun studio in 1951, rocket 88 was perhaps the first rock and roll song. Jul 30, 2011 rocket 88 first rock and roll song, great car rocket 88 is a rhythm and blues song that was first recorded at sam phillips recording studio in memphis, tennessee, on 3 march or 5 march 1951 accounts differ. Ike turner s rocket 88 lots of distortion for 1951. You women have heard of jalopies youve heard the noise they make but let me reintroduce my new rocket 88 yes, its straight, just wont wait everybody likes my rocket. Ike turner risin with the blues cd baby music store.
Jackie brenston and his delta cats rocket 88 lyrics. Rocket 88 first rock and roll song, great car madmikesamerica. Ike turner sings rocket 88 by ike turner on apple music. Rocket 88, which turner is now generally credited with writing and recording in. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. His career soared in the 1960s and 70s when she performed with him as his vocalist, but she later said he mistreated her. The 21 tracks here are mostly drawn from turner s early50s sessions with the kings of rhythm at the clarksdale studio, done under the auspices of the bihari brothers modern, rpm, and flair labels. He has been writing, engineering, producing and performing for over 20 years. Everybody likes my rocket 88 babe well ride in style movin all along a v8 motor baby. Ike turner helped invent rock n roll with the song rocket 88 he and tina redefined rock and soul.
Rocket 88 originally written as rocket 88 is a rhythm and blues song that was first recorded in memphis, tennessee, on march 3 or 5, 1951 accounts differ. Ike turner carved a niche for himself as a noted blues pianist long before his rock em, sock em marriage to annie mae bullock tina turner, and as the creator of what many call the. And it caused ike turner and jackie brenston to part company after one more session at which only one recording was made, my real gone rocket, the followup to rocket 88, in the summer of 1951. Ike wister turner november 5, 1931 december 12, 2007 was an american guitarist, pianist, bandleader, talent scout, and record producer. In the 1950s, he formed his first group as a teenager in high school, called ike turner s kings of rhythm. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Dec 15, 2008 check out rocket 88 by ike turner on amazon music. Discover lyrics and videos from ike turner on shazam. Many reckon jackie brenstons 1951 pistonpumper rocket 88 masterminded by ike turner to be rock n rolls revvedup birth cry.
Rocket 88, which turner is now generally credited with. Ike turner, american rhythmandblues and soul performer and producer who was best known for his work with tina turner. Download or buy the cd risin with the blues by ike turner on the independent record store by musicians for musicians. Considered to be one of the fathers of rock and roll, his first recording, rocket 88 incorrectly credited to jackie brenston and his delta cats in 1951, is considered by some to be the first rock and roll song ever. Rocket 88, which turner is now generally credited with writing and recording in 1951.
Guitarist and bandleader ike kept his ensemble tight and welldrilled while throwing in his own distinctively twangy plucking. It was ike turners band recording under a pseudonym, and ike is on the track but he plays piano on it, not guitar. Jan 30, 2018 he joined the isaiah ike turner band the kings of rhythm willie kizart guitar, raymond hill tenor sax, jackie breston tenor sax and willie sims drums in 1951 and they drove up to memphis to sam phillips and recorded rocket 88. Ike turner, musician and songwriter in duo with tina. The recording was credited to jackie brenston and his delta cats. Birth of rock n roll by various artists download birth of. Son of ike and tina turner has released the album hard labor and produced the grammy winning album rising with the blues. The 21 tracks here are mostly drawn from turners early50s sessions with the kings of rhythm at the clarksdale studio, done under the auspices of the bihari brothers modern, rpm, and flair labels. Rocket 88 original version ike turnerjackie brenston youtube. Rocket 88, a song by jackie brenston on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Listen to the new european on itunes email article from.
All 1 songs featured in sun records season 1 episode 3. There is no denying ike turners place in musical history. Rocket 88 first rock and roll song, great car rocket 88 is a rhythm and blues song that was first recorded at sam phillips recording studio in memphis, tennessee, on 3 march or 5 march 1951 accounts differ. In the 1950s, he formed his first group as a teenager in high school, called ike turners kings of rhythm. Nov 09, 2007 rocket 88 original version ike turner jackie brenston hucktoohey. Nov 15, 2017 he polarizes people, states kings of rhythm guitarist seth blumberg about his boss and mentor ike turner. Complete song listing of ike turner on ike turner songs list covid19. Zoho label chondo musicishere payplay apple itunes bitmunk greatindiemusic groupietunes nexhit. The rocket reference relates to the then new oldsmobile rocket hydramatic 88. He joined the isaiah ike turner band the kings of rhythm willie kizart guitar, raymond hill tenor sax, jackie breston tenor sax and willie sims drums in 1951 and they drove up to memphis to sam phillips and recorded rocket 88.
Turner made his first record, rocket 88, at sam phillips studio in memphis in march 1951. Discussion in the sound hound lounge started by heavysoul, sep 17, 2009. You woman have heard of jalopies, you heard the noise they make, let me duce you to my rocket 88, yes. Rocket 88 original version ike turnerjackie brenston hucktoohey. Rocket 88 sheet music ike turner download sheet music. Ike turners zoho roots cd release risin with the blues was just nominated for. Mar 09, 2017 all 1 songs featured in sun records season 1 episode 3. Ike turner born november 5, 1931, clarksdale, mississippi, usa died december 12, 2007, san diego, california, usa was an american musician, bandleader, songwriter, arranger, talent scout, and record producer. Ike turner, musician and songwriter in duo with tina turner. Ike turner is certainly one of the most dehumanized figures in rock history.