The song "Rocket 88" recorded in 1951 by Ike Turner and his band the Kings of Rhythm at Sam Phillips' recording studio in Memphis, Tennessee is considered to be the first rock-n-roll song. The song featured the Oldsmobile Rocket 88 automobile as a metaphor for romantic prowess. The song introduced rock-n-roll style and lyrical theme and inspired a new generation of music.
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