Archive: Willie Kizart

Dive into the Willie Kizart archive, featuring his essential recordings and dedicated profile. Explore the story of the guitarist whose accidental “fuzz” tone on “Rocket 88” ignited the electric guitar revolution, establishing the sound that would define modern rock music.

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Come Back Where You Belong

This 1951 B-side confirms Willie Kizart’s broken amp tone was not a one-off. Listen to the distorted, expressive electric blues that helped launch rock and roll.

Willie Kizart

Willie Kizart was the Kings of Rhythm guitarist whose damaged amp created the first recorded electric guitar distortion. Learn how his accidental "fuzz" tone launched a new genre in music.

Studio

Rocket 88

The 1951 studio recording of 'Rocket 88,' led by Ike Turner, is often cited as the first rock and roll record, featuring Willie Kizart's pioneering distorted guitar tone.