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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 18 MIN

Episode 8: Rocket 88 by Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats

from PigzFromaGun · host Graeme Olson

The group known as Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats are often credited as making the first "rock 'n roll" song. In this episode, I explore just how true that claim is! I discuss both "Rocket 88", and other songs in early rock history.

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The group known as Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats are often credited as making the first "rock 'n roll" song. In this episode, I explore just how true that claim is! I discuss both "Rocket 88", and other songs in early rock history.

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The group known as Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats are often credited as making the first "rock 'n roll" song. In this episode, I explore just how true that claim is! I discuss both "Rocket 88", and other songs in early rock history.

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