I thought the set list looked pretty good, really. Anyway, L. A. is Monday night; let's see what happens there. It might make you happier.
Forum: Tell Me

Are you out of your mind?
Forum: Tell Me

Yes, Rocket 88 is usually considered the first rock n roll song. Before that, there are links to Chuck Berry's music all over the place in the recordings of Louis Jordan. But there are recordings of black music in the Twenties where you can find the beginnings of rock n roll. Probably before the Twenties, but there are no recordings, of course.
Forum: Tell Me

Stu. The piano player on the original Rocket 88 was Ike Turner.
Forum: Tell Me