Congratulations to Wanda Jackson on her well deserved. long overdue induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame the other day. Unlike fellow 2009 Hall of Fame inductees Metallica, Wanda is talented, original, pleasant to the eyes and the ears, and criminally underrated.
Born in Oklahoma in 1937, she is often called the "Queen of Rockabilly." Other suitable monikers might include "The Female Elvis," “The Amelia Earhart of Rock & Roll," "The Fujiyama Mama" and "The Raven-Haired Hillbilly Spitfire."
A half century before Beyonce Knowles told the single ladies "If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it," Wanda posed the musical question "If our love's the real thing, where is my wedding ring?"
Wanda was still in high school when country star Hank Thompson invited her to record with him on the Decca label in 1954.
The stunning brunette started TCBing with a promising hillbilly singer named Elvis Presley, who encouraged her to unchain the rock & roller within. Soon she was touring with Elvis, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis and creating a wild, fun and very sexy sound.
To get a little Wanda in your life, start with Rockin’ with Wanda, available on Amazon or iTunes for a measly $5.99. It’s one of the best party records you’ll ever hear. Give it a spin when you’re sitting on your deck, patio or roof with a bucket full of cold beers, some hot dogs on the grill and your best buddies.
Wanda Jackson, the original Fujiyama Mama, is still on the road, headin' for another joint. Catch her if you can.
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