Roots of Rock: Wanda Jackson

Over the past three days, Grammy-nominated Wanda Jackson (http://www.wandajackson.com/) (aka "The First Lady of Rock" and the "Rockabilly Filly"), who has been inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Country Music Hall of Fame (among other honors), has been on hand at the "Roots of Rock" workshop in Port Townsend at Fort Warden State Park sharing her wisdom from over storied 50 years in the rock business.
Jackson got her start playing guitar and singing country music as a teenager in the 50s, and-- after encouragement from her friend Elvis Presley--turned her hand to rock. With hits like "Fujiyama Mama" (which made her a sensation in Japan) and a cover of Elvis Presley's "Let's Have a Party, "which became a top 40 hit in the 60s, Jackson made an indelible mark on the music world at a time when women were supposed to be keeping house and having babies.

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[phdoyon]

Can't wait to see you in Ottawa, Wanda. The Queen of Rockabilly playing in my own Tavern down the street; So humble of you to play for the people after all these years of being the best at what you do. You sound as great as ever. Thank you.

[z1a2y3b4x5c6]

great, mes hommages madame

[645Rachel]

wow she sounds so beautiful, such talent this woman has!

[JFanny54]

Saw Wanda & Adele in Portland then was blessed to run into Wanda at the airport. She is a real and humble woman who was pleased that she was recognized and appreciated. A wonderful night! It will be hard to top.

[miarocks]

OMG, I'm an instant fan-- LOVE HER!!! Never knew who she was before, but I sure do now! I get to hear her perform tonight before Adele-- figures Adele would have no less than a legend opening for her. WOW. 2 legends in one night, how'd I get so blessed?

[tomthorsjc]

Wanda...God bless you!

[WishcraftBlues]

She's a national treasure ~ sweet and inspiring! We love you Wanda!

[cfluzz]

She's a true heroine, true to herself, sweet as honey, but can buzz ya...and still has a bit of mischief about her.

[ninababy8]

You are amazing and beautiful!! Queen of rockabilly !! Thank you Miss Wanda!! God bless you!

[abelyssah]

Legend | Icon | Incomparable | Mother | Creme de la Creme | ok --keep on with the chain (((-:

[abelyssah]

GOD BLESS YOU !!!###!1

[buttzoes1]

awwwww, i love her earrings.......love hearing this.