Wanda Jackson
Wanda Lavonne Jackson (born October 20, 1937) is an American singer-songwriter, pianist and guitarist. She became popular in the mid-1950s and 1960s as one of the first popular female rockabilly singers.[2] She is known to many as the "Queen of Rockabilly" or the "First Lady of Rockabilly".[3] Her best known works were "Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine", "A Woman Lives for Love" and "Fancy Satin Pillows".
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Wanda Lavonne Jackson |
| Also known as | The Queen of Rockabilly The First Lady of Rockabilly |
| Born | 20 October 1937
(aged 88) Maud, Oklahoma |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1955–present |
| Labels | Black Country Rock Media Decca Records Capitol Records CMH Records Third Man Records |
| Associated acts | Elvis Presley, the Cramps, Jack White, Imelda May, Hank Thompson, Billy Gray, Rosie Flores, Norma Jean, Adele[1] |
| Website | WandaJackson.com |
In 2009, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the category Early Influence.[4][5]
Wanda Jackson Media
Jackson was known for her spaghetti strap dresses, designed by her mother.
Billboard advertisement, July 21, 1956
Wanda Jackson promotional photo for Capitol Records, circa 1958
Jackson in a trade ad for Billboard magazine for her country album Reckless Love Affair, 1967
Wanda Jackson holding an acoustic guitar, circa 1975.
Jackson's rock and roll music saw a revival in Europe where she performed at many festivals, such as the Sjock Festival in Belgium, 2008.
Jackson onstage in 2014. She continued performing until her retirement in 2019.
Wanda Jackson & the Seatsniffers
In the mid 1950s, Jackson dated fellow rock and roll artist Elvis Presley.
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References
- ↑ "Live Review: Adele, Wanda Jackson at the Greek Theatre". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. 2011-08-16. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- ↑ Wolff, Kurt. "Biography – Wanda Jackson". allmusic. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
- ↑ Jurgensen, John. "The Queen of Rockabilly Returns". Wall Street Journal, January 21, 2011. p. D8.
- ↑ "Wanda Jackson to Be Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ↑ "Run-DMC, Metallica Lead List of 2009 Rock Hall". Associated Press. Retrieved January 14, 2009.