![]() Wanda Jackson in concert, 2011. Image by Teresa Sedó, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 |
Wanda JacksonWanda Jackson Wanda Jackson American singer, songwriter, and musician (born 1937) Wanda LaVonne Jackson (born October 20, 1937)[1][2] is an American retired singer and songwriter. Since the 1950s, she has recorded and released music in the genres of rock, country and gospel. 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. Quick facts Born, Occupations ... Wanda Jackson Jackson performing in 2011 Born Wanda LaVonne Jackson (1937-10-20) October 20, 1937 (age 87) Maud, Oklahoma, U.S. Occupations Singer songwriter Years active 1953–2021 Spouse Wendell Goodman… (Source: Wikipedia)
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