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“Rocket 88” by Jackie Brenston and the Delta Cats

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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The Story of Memphis Recording Services

Memphis Recording Services opened in 1951. It was a business where real musicians could come and record. Musicians would spend hours trying to get their sound onto disc or tape. Here is one of those recordings that wasn't released at the time but has made compilations later.

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