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Song first recorded by Jackie Brenston with Ike Turner in 1951
"Rocket 88" (originally stylized as Rocket "88") is a song that was first recorded in Memphis, Tennessee, in March 1951. The recording was credited to
Rocket_88
American full-size car (1949–1999)
B-bodied 78. With the large, high-performance Oldsmobile Rocket V8, the early Oldsmobile 88 is considered by some to be the first muscle car.[citation
Oldsmobile_88
Topics referred to by the same term
Turner and his Kings of Rhythm. Rocket 88 may also refer to: Oldsmobile 88 models with a Rocket V8 engine Rocket 88 (band), British boogie-woogie band
Rocket_88_(disambiguation)
UK boogie-woogie band
Rocket 88 was a United Kingdom-based boogie-woogie band formed in the late 1970s by Ian "Stu" Stewart, Charlie Watts, Alexis Korner and Dick Morrissey
Rocket_88_(band)
American musician (1931–2007)
childhood and formed the Kings of Rhythm as a teenager. His first recording, "Rocket 88", credited to Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, is widely regarded as
Ike_Turner
1981 live album by Rocket 88
Rocket 88 is an album recorded live in Germany in 1981 by the boogie-woogie band Rocket 88. The band had a casual line-up, and founder/producer/band-member
Rocket_88_(album)
British drummer (1941–2021)
Ronnie Wood: Gimme Some Neck (1979) – drums On “Worry No More” Rocket 88 – Rocket 88 (1981) – drums Ronnie Wood: 1234 (1981) – drums On “Redeyes” De
Charlie_Watts
Scottish musician (1943–2014)
1979 – And About Time Too with Trevor Rabin 1980 – Wolf with Rocket 88 1981 – Rocket 88 with Soft Machine 1981 – Land of Cockayne with Robin Trower 1981
Jack_Bruce
Scottish keyboardist (1938–1985)
of Blues by The Blues Band, and was a founding member, with Watts, of Rocket 88. Stewart married Cynthia Dillane, on 2 January 1967, together they had
Ian_Stewart_(musician)
Band led by Ike Turner
of the day. In 1951, Turner and his Kings of Rhythm recorded the song "Rocket 88" (credited to Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats), which is a contender
Kings_of_Rhythm
comment but about Rocket 88: "I don't think that ‘Rocket 88’ is rock ‘n’ roll. I think that ‘Rocket 88’ is R&B, but I think ‘Rocket 88’ is the cause of
Origins_of_rock_and_roll
American pianist and singer (born 1951)
bands, Bay Area pianist rockets to New Orleans and back, then around the world". San Francisco Chronicle. "Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88痴 Blues Profile". Mnblues
Mitch_Woods
Historic recording studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
the first rock and roll single, Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats' "Rocket 88" was recorded there in 1951 with song composer Ike Turner on keyboards
Sun_Studio
American singer, saxophonist, and pioneer of rock and roll
saxophonist who, with Ike Turner's band, recorded the first version of "Rocket 88" in 1951. It was noted in a subsequent interview that Brenston stated
Jackie_Brenston
Defunct entry-level luxury division of General Motors
(1954) Oldsmobile F-88 (1954) Oldsmobile 88 Delta (1955) Oldsmobile Golden Rocket (1956) Oldsmobile F-88 Mark II (1957) Oldsmobile F-88 Mark III (1959) Oldsmobile
Oldsmobile
High-performance car
performance. In 1949, General Motors introduced its 88 with the company's 303-cubic-inch (5 L) OHV Rocket V8 engine, which was previously available only in
Muscle_car
Genre of popular music
this comment: "I don't think that 'Rocket 88' is rock 'n' roll. I think that 'Rocket 88' is R&B, but I think 'Rocket 88' is the cause of rock and roll existing"
Rock_and_roll
Music genre originating in the 1940s in the United States
this comment: "I don't think that 'Rocket 88' is rock 'n' roll. I think that 'Rocket 88' is R&B, but I think 'Rocket 88' is the cause of rock and roll existing"
Rhythm_and_blues
English musician and singer-songwriter (1955–2019)
paperback ed.). London: Rocket 88. ISBN 978-1-906615-95-6. Wardle, Ben (2022). Mark Hollis: A Perfect Silence (1st ed.). London: Rocket 88. ISBN 9781910978856
Mark_Hollis
American singer (born 1944)
"Rocket 88: Tribute to Ike Turner – Mr. Groove Band | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. "Top LPs & Tape" (PDF). Billboard. March 15, 1975. p. 88. Wikimedia
Bonnie_Bramlett
American independent record label
Phillips had scouted artists before 1952. In March 1951, Phillips produced "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, who were actually Ike Turner and
Sun_Records
American blues and soul band
later become the Blues Brothers' look. Roth taught Belushi the lyrics to "Rocket 88" so they could perform it that night. This was also discussed on Aykroyd's
The_Blues_Brothers
American rock and roll music pioneer (1925–1981)
Around the Clock", "See You Later, Alligator", "Shake, Rattle and Roll", "Rocket 88", "Skinny Minnie", and "Razzle Dazzle". Haley has sold over 60 million
Bill_Haley
US ethanol-oxygen rocket engine
The RS-88 (Rocket System-88) is a liquid-fueled rocket engine designed and built in the United States by Rocketdyne (later Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne
RS-88
American rock and roll band
recording a rockabilly version of Ike Turner and his Kings of Rhythm's "Rocket 88", one of the first rock and roll recordings, Haley changed his band's
Bill_Haley_&_His_Comets
Motor vehicle
overhead valve V8 engine design, which was similar to the 1949 Oldsmobile "Rocket 88" V8 engine, which was an earlier GM success. Chevrolet's new 265-cubic-inch
1955_Chevrolet
British blues musician and radio broadcaster (1928–1984)
The Party Album (1979) – Alexis Korner and Friends Me (1980) Rocket 88 (1981) – Rocket 88 Juvenile Delinquent (1984) Testament (1985) – with Colin Hodgkinson
Alexis_Korner
1978 studio album by Devo
JPR028, 2014) Casale, Gerald (2020). DEVO: Unmasked. United Kingdom: Rocket 88. p. 75. ISBN 9781910978498. Sandford 1998, p. 172 Casale, Gerald V. Drooling
Q. Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!
Q._Are_We_Not_Men?_A:_We_Are_Devo!
First generation of NASCAR race cars (1948-1966)
cars to use real doors. Examples include the Hudson Hornet, Oldsmobile Rocket 88, Ford Galaxie, Plymouth Belvedere, Pontiac Catalina, and the Chevrolet
Generation_1_(NASCAR)
Mobile recording studio
in a Day – Simple Minds 1980: Toyah! (live album) - Toyah 1981: Rocket 88 – Rocket 88 1983: Alchemy: Dire Straits Live – Dire Straits 1985: A Physical
Rolling_Stones_Mobile_Studio
1986 single by Talk Talk
Chris; Benjamin, Toby (2015). Spirit of Talk Talk (Paperback ed.). London: Rocket 88. p. 74. ISBN 9781906615956. Terich, Jeff (2 March 2009). "The 90-Minute
Living_in_Another_World
Anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade launcher
"flashes" down a tube to the rear of the rocket and ignites the propellant in the rocket motor. The rocket motor burns completely before leaving the
M72_LAW
American musician (1919–2020)
Watts. Singer appears on the 1981 live recording Rocket 88 with the UK-based boogie-woogie band Rocket 88. Also in the summer of 1981, Singer visited London
Hal_Singer
German anti-tank rocket launcher, WW2
the Raketenpanzerbüchse 54 ("Rocket Anti-armor Rifle Model 54", abbreviated to RPzB 54), an 88 mm reusable anti-tank rocket launcher developed by Nazi Germany
Panzerschreck
Musical artist
of Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm in the 1950s. Kizart played guitar on "Rocket 88" in 1951, which is considered by some accounts to be the first rock and
Willie_Kizart
NBA professional basketball team season
The 1987–88 Houston Rockets season was the 21st season for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association, and their 17th season in Houston
1987–88 Houston Rockets season
1987–88_Houston_Rockets_season
British bassist (born 1956)
Now Matlock, Glen (2012) [1996]. I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol (2nd ed.). Rocket 88. ISBN 978-1-90661-536-9. Matlock, Glen (2023). Triggers. Weldon/Owen.
Glen_Matlock
American singer and songwriter (born 1958)
That year, Madison provided vocals on a tribute album for Turner titled Rocket 88: Tribute to Ike Turner, released on Zoho Roots. Madison appeared as a
Audrey_Madison_Turner
English guitarist (born 1955)
September 2015. Matlock, Glen (2012). I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol (2nd ed.). Rocket 88. pp. 170–171. "Transcript: Sex Pistols v Bill Grundy". The Guardian. 4
Steve_Jones_(musician)
Vehicle propelled by ejection of gases
A rocket (from Italian: rocchetto, lit. ''bobbin/spool'', and so named for its shape) is an elongated flying vehicle that uses a rocket engine to accelerate
Rocket
1985 single by Talk Talk
Chris; Benjamin, Toby (2015). Spirit of Talk Talk (Paperback ed.). London: Rocket 88. p. 74. ISBN 978-1-90661-595-6. Phillips, Amy (31 August 2012). "Talk
Life's What You Make It (Talk Talk song)
Life's_What_You_Make_It_(Talk_Talk_song)
British bassist
Alcoholics Anonymous and Jungian psychology. Life…? And Napalm Death. Rocket 88, London 2023, ISBN 9781910978986. Tobin, Dan. "Shane Embury interview"
Shane_Embury
Musical artist
Memphis Recording Service in March 1951, which produced the R&B classic "Rocket 88." The record was credited to Kings of Rhythm saxophonist and vocalist
Raymond_Hill_(musician)
earliest recordings widely identified as rock and roll, most notably "Rocket 88" by Bill Haley and His Saddlemen (later known as The Comets) in 1951.
Holiday_Records
English bassist (1957–1979)
ISBN 978-1-55652-754-8 Glen Matlock, I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol (2012, Rocket 88) ISBN 978-1-906615-36-9 Teddie Dahlin, A Vicious Love Story: Remembering
Sid_Vicious
1960 single by Ike & Tina Turner
national hit record for bandleader Ike Turner since the number-one R&B hit "Rocket 88" in 1951, for which he did not receive proper credit. "A Fool In Love"
A_Fool_in_Love
British musician (1948–1974)
Rasmussen, Gorm Henrik (2012). Pink Moon: A Story about Nick Drake, Rocket 88. ISBN 978-1-906615-28-4 Various sources (2003). Way to Blue: An Introduction
Nick_Drake
American artist and entrepreneur
now a standard trick in the world surf community. Lamb's animated short Rocket 88 also features Willie Makitt doing a "shuvit" maneuver, which would later
John_Lamb_(producer)
Two-stage small launch vehicle, 200-300 kg to LEO
Electron is a two-stage, expendable orbital launch vehicle developed by Rocket Lab, a publicly traded aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider
Rocket_Lab_Electron
Unguided man-portable recoilless antitank rocket
The bazooka (/bəˈzuːkə/) is a man-portable recoilless anti-tank rocket launcher weapon, widely deployed by the United States Army, especially during World
Bazooka
1949 single by Goree Carter
and has been called a better candidate than the more commonly cited "Rocket 88", which was released two years later. The song features an over-driven
Rock_Awhile
2001 compilation album by Ike Turner & the Kings of Rhythm
Phillips licensed the recordings to Chess Records. The first single, "Rocket 88," was supposed to be credited to Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm featuring
The Sun Sessions (Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm album)
The_Sun_Sessions_(Ike_Turner's_Kings_of_Rhythm_album)
American blues-rock guitarist (born 1949)
signings by the fledgling Stiff Records, as well as appearing regularly with Rocket 88, the back-to-the-roots boogie-woogie band which included Rolling Stones
Danny_Adler
English progressive rock band
wound to his head. On 7 December, Lake died from cancer. In October 2021, Rocket 88 Books released Emerson, Lake & Palmer, the first official book about the
Emerson,_Lake_&_Palmer
1993 film by Brian Gibson
for dramatic purposes". Ike did not sing or play guitar on the record "Rocket 88" as depicted in the film. He wrote the song and played piano on the record
What's Love Got to Do with It (1993 film)
What's_Love_Got_to_Do_with_It_(1993_film)
1981 studio album by Devo
DEVO: The Brand. London: Rocket 88 Books Publishing. ISBN 9781910978016. Devo (2018b). DEVO: Unmasked. London: Rocket 88 Books Publishing. ISBN 9781910978016
New_Traditionalists
Musical artist
Stewart, Colin Smith and Dick Morrissey, he was a founding member of Rocket 88, and later went on to join the Charlie Watts Big Band. Picard's son is
John_Picard_(musician)
Russian spacecraft manufacturer
S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation "Energia" (Russian: Ракетно-космическая корпорация «Энергия» им. С. П. Королёва, romanized: Raketno-kosmicheskaya
Energia_(corporation)
1986 studio album by Talk Talk
Chris; Benjamin, Toby (2015). Spirit of Talk Talk (Paperback ed.). London: Rocket 88. p. 74. ISBN 9781906615956. Terich, Jeff (2 March 2009). "The 90-Minute
The_Colour_of_Spring
British rock band
Rabey 2013, p. 35. Rabey 2013, p. 36. The Ballad of Jethro Tull. London: Rocket 88. 2019. p. 25. ISBN 9781910978429. Rees 1998, p. 24. Newsome, Jim. "Living
Jethro_Tull_(band)
Reciprocating internal combustion engine
the legendary Rocket was born, available in Oldsmobile's 88, Super 88, and 98 models. The engine proved so popular, the division's 88 models were popularly
Oldsmobile_V8_engine
Gradual change in level of audio signal
following recordings as possible contenders: Bill Haley's cover version of "Rocket 88" (1951) fades out to indicate the titular car driving away. There are
Fade_(audio_engineering)
Song with car-related lyrics or themes
1950s. Jackie Brenston had a hit with "Rocket 88", attributed to Ike Turner, praising the Oldsmobile Rocket 88. Among the best known of the genre were
Car_song
Danish poet (born 1955)
translated into English in 2009. In 2012, it became the launch title for Rocket 88, a new music book imprint of Essential Works. A Spanish version has also
Gorm_Henrik_Rasmussen
American power metal band
that they would release their first book, Veritas: A Kamelot Legacy, via Rocket 88, which would include band memorabilia as well as studio, live and personal
Kamelot
American car model
all GM products from 1942 until 1950 as demonstrated on the Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Club Coupe. Base model remained the F-85, with mid-level Cutlass S, and
Oldsmobile_Cutlass
Shaved-ice dessert
vanilla Peach Peanut butter Piña colada Pineapple Pink lemonade Raspberry Rocket 88 Root beer Silver fox Skylite Spearmint Strawberry Tamarind Tangerine Tiger's
Sno-ball
1979 studio album by the Police
Revox Demos". Stewart Copeland's Police Diaries (Signature ed.). London: Rocket 88. p. 7. ISBN 978-1-915156-01-3. "STEWART COPELAND, interview par Gert-Peter
Reggatta_de_Blanc
1991 Argentine TV series or program
from their grandfather: an old '57 yellow Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88, dubbed the "Golden Rocket". The three cousins begin the work of maintaining the car
La_Banda_del_Golden_Rocket
chart and was the year's final chart-topper on that listing. In June, "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats topped both charts, spending three
List of Billboard number-one R&B songs of 1951
List_of_Billboard_number-one_R&B_songs_of_1951
1994 compilation album by Ike Turner
various featured vocalist and accompanying musicians, beginning with "Rocket 88" in 1951 up until "You're Still My Baby" from Turner's 1972 album Blues
I Like Ike! The Best of Ike Turner
I_Like_Ike!_The_Best_of_Ike_Turner
1989 film by Jim McBride
School Confidential" "Big Legged Woman" – Booker T. Laury "I'm on Fire" "Rocket 88" – Jackie Brenston and the Delta Cats "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" "Whole
Great_Balls_of_Fire!_(film)
1990 film by Robert Shaye
(John Lee Hooker) Earth Angel (The Penguins) Be-Bop-a-Lula (Gene Vincent) Rocket 88 (Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats) Hold me, thrill me, kiss me (performed
Book_of_Love_(1990_film)
2000 live album by Dream Theater
Rich (2013). Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater. Rocket 88. p. 228. ISBN 9781906615581. OCLC 857966438. Retrieved March 17, 2025
Live_Scenes_from_New_York
American disc jockey, songwriter and record producer (1923–2003)
historian Peter Guralnick considered the first rock-and-roll record: "Rocket 88", by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, a band led by then-19-year-old
Sam Phillips (record producer)
Sam_Phillips_(record_producer)
1987 album by Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers
allusion to the song "Rocket 88" (1951), one of the very earliest rock and roll records in history. By 2007, Modern Lovers 88 and most of Richman's other
Modern_Lovers_88
2002 studio album by Dream Theater
Rich (2013). Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater. Rocket 88. p. 227. ISBN 9781906615581. OCLC 857966438. Retrieved March 20, 2025
Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence
Six_Degrees_of_Inner_Turbulence
American boogie-woogie and jazz pianist (1904–1967)
Lauderdale) and recorded "Rocket Boogie "88"/Rocket 88 Boogie", a two-sided instrumental, which influenced the 1951 Ike Turner hit, "Rocket 88". On three dates
Pete_Johnson_(musician)
1980 studio album by Devo
DEVO: The Brand. London: Rocket 88 Books Publishing. ISBN 9781910978016. Devo (2018b). DEVO: Unmasked. London: Rocket 88 Books Publishing. ISBN 9781910978016
Freedom_of_Choice_(album)
American public spaceflight company
Rocket Lab Corporation is a publicly traded aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider. Its Electron orbital rocket launches small satellites
Rocket_Lab
Motor vehicle platform
Futuramic 88 1950 Oldsmobile 76 1950–1956 Oldsmobile 88 1951–1964 Oldsmobile Super 88 1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 1958–1966 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 1964–1966
General_Motors_B_platform
musician and bandleader Ike Turner released his first composition, "Rocket 88" in 1951. The single was credited to Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats
List of songs written by Ike Turner
List_of_songs_written_by_Ike_Turner
1949 single by Jimmy Preston & His Prestonians
already achieved some success with their cover of Jackie Brenston's "Rocket 88", but were looking for another hit. They were persuaded by their producer
Rock_the_Joint
Early style of rock and roll music
1951 a Western swing bandleader named Bill Haley recorded a version of "Rocket 88" with his group, the Saddlemen. It is considered one of the earliest recognized
Rockabilly
Fictional automobile in Batman comics
Westmoreland, New Hampshire, using a 1956 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 chassis powered by an Oldsmobile Rocket 324 cubic inch engine and building a handmade custom
Batmobile
1951 blues song by Howlin' Wolf
native Ike Turner. After Turner and his band the Kings of Rhythm recorded "Rocket 88" for Sam Phillips in 1951, he brought Howlin' Wolf to record for Phillips
Moanin'_at_Midnight
English blues pianist
founder-member, with Ian Stewart, of the Boogie Woogie Big Band which later became Rocket 88, and which included Hal Singer, Don Weller and Dick Morrissey among many
Bob_Hall_(musician)
1982 studio album by Devo
Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2024. Devo (2018). DEVO: Unmasked. London: Rocket 88 Books Publishing. ISBN 9781910978016. Oh, No! It's Devo at Discogs (list
Oh,_No!_It's_Devo
American artillery rocket system
The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS /ˈhaɪmɑːrz/) is a light multiple rocket launcher developed in the late 1990s for the United States
M142_HIMARS
1963 single by the Beatles
London. 2002. Schofield, Nigel (2012). Fairport by Fairport. London: Rocket 88. ISBN 978-1-906615-47-5. Please Please Me (booklet). The Beatles. London:
I_Saw_Her_Standing_There
American guitarist and bandleader (1920–1954)
and His Saddlemen. In 1951, Cedrone played lead on their recording of "Rocket 88", which is considered one of the first acknowledged rock and roll recordings
Danny_Cedrone
the No. 1 R&B hit often regarded as the first rock 'n' roll record, "Rocket 88," featuring Jackie Brenston on vocals with the band credited as the Delta
Ike_Turner_discography
Radio show
"How High The Moon"), the first rock 'n' roll record (Jackie Brentson's "Rocket 88"), screen heroes from Marlon Brando to The Lone Ranger. The series was
Sounds_of_the_20th_Century
English jazz musician (1940–2020)
Blue (Miles Music, 1988) Jim Richardson, 2 Plus 2 (Actone, 2010) Rocket 88, Rocket 88 (Atlantic, 1981) Cat Stevens, Back to Earth (A&M, 1978) Charlie Watts
Don_Weller_(musician)
1979 greatest hits album by 10cc
robertchristgau.com. Newton, Liam (2020). The Worst Band in the World. Rocket 88. ISBN 9781910978450. Paul Sinclair (26 May 2017). "Sought after Paul McCartney
Greatest_Hits_1972–1978
Former US motor vehicle manufacturer
Motors to purchase GM Hydramatic automatic transmissions and detuned Rocket 88 engines from Oldsmobile, with deliveries starting in the 1952 model year
Kaiser_Motors
1993 studio album by Aerosmith
website in the late 1990s. "Black Cherry", "Dime Store Lover", "Meltdown", "Rocket 88", "Wham Bam", and "Yo Momma" were listed on the lyrics page of the website
Get_a_Grip
1980 studio album by 10cc
Retrieved 8 October 2018. Newton, Liam (2020). The Worst Band in the World. Rocket 88. ISBN 9781910978450. Liner notes "Top Album Picks. Review: 10cc — Look
Look_Hear?
1993 studio album by Sepultura
A.D. Korolenko, Jason (2014). Relentless: Thirty Years of Sepultura. Rocket 88. p. 86. ISBN 978-1-906615-92-5. Fabricus, Jodie (August 20, 1993). "Metal
Chaos_A.D.
1992 studio album by 10cc
Retrieved 8 October 2018. Newton, Liam (2020). The Worst Band in the World. Rocket 88. ISBN 9781910978450. 10cc - ...Meanwhile (1992) album credits at AllMusic
...Meanwhile
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