 In March 1951, Turner and his band recorded the song "Rocket 88" at Memphis Recording Service.Turner's vocalist Johnny O'Neal had left to sign a solo contract with King Records, so Jackie Brenston, a saxophonist in the Kings of Rhythm, sang lead vocals while Turner was on piano.Little Richard stated he was inspired to play the piano after he heard Turner's piano intro, and later used it note for note on "Good Golly, Miss Molly".