About
R&B singer and saxophonist who released the song "Rocket 88," one of the foundations of rock 'n' roll music.
Before Fame
He began singing and learned the tenor saxophone in his youth.
Trivia
His song "Rocket 88" went to the top of the Billboard R&B charts and stayed there for four weeks.
Family Life
He grew up in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Associated With
He was backed on "Rocket 88" by Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm.
