Wanda Jackson
American singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1937 · age 89
Wanda LaVonne Jackson is an American retired singer and songwriter. Since the 1950s, she has recorded and released music in the genres of rock, country and gospel.
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2022Oklahoma Women's Hall of FameAward2014Oklahoma Hall of FameAward2010Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for PerformanceAward2009Rock and Roll Hall of FameAward2000Oklahoma Music Hall of FameAward1937Born20 October 1937
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Jackson was known for her spaghetti strap dresses, designed by her mother.
Billboard advertisement, July 21, 1956
Jackson onstage, 1958
Jackson in a trade ad for Billboard magazine for her country album Reckless Love Affair, 1967
Jackson in 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.Awards
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She was among the first women to have a career in rock and roll, recording a series of 1950s singles that helped give her the nickname "The Queen of Rockabilly". She is also counted among the first female stars in the genre of country music.
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United States
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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
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Born 1937 · age 89
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