Classic 45's Jukebox

Rocket 88 by Jackie Brenston


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Label: Chess/Coll. 3412
Year: 1951
Condition: M
Last Price: $12.00. Not currently available for sale.

Originally released on Chess 1458. This recording was actually made by Sam Phillips at the fledgling Sun studios and leased to Chess. It is considered by many rock'n'roll fans to be one of the very first true rock'n'roll records, partly because of the distorted guitar that makes its appearance toward the end of the record. Absolutely essential! Incidentally, the band is Ike Turner & The Kings of Rhythm, with Ike Turner himself on that historic lead guitar. This is a new copy of the out-of-print Collectables reissue.
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Classic 45's JukeboxBy Leland Scott

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