Wanda Jackson
Wanda Jackson | |
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 Jackson in 1970 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Wanda Lavonne Jackson |
| Also known as | The Queen of Rockabilly The First Lady of Rockabilly |
| Born | October 20, 1937 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 |
| Website | WandaJackson.com |
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".
In 2009, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the category Early Influence.[4][5]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "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.
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