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.[1] She is known to many as the "Queen of Rockabilly" or the "First Lady of Rockabilly".[2] 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 | October 20, 1937 Maud, Oklahoma |
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| 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 |
In 2009, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the category Early Influence.[3][4]
References
- 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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