Boyd Bennett and His Rockets were an influential American rock and roll band from the mid-1950s. Their style combined elements of country, pop, and rockabilly, leading to a unique sound that helped shape the emerging genre of rock and roll. They are best known for their hits "Seventeen" and "My Boy - Flat Top", both of which reached the Top 10 on the Billboard charts. The band was led by Boyd Bennett, whose energetic performances and skillful songwriting played a significant role in their success.