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My Take
Wanda Jackson is, to me, one of the most undersung pioneers in popular music. Born in tiny Maud, Oklahoma, in 1937, she muscled her way into rock and roll when the genre was treated as men-only territory, earning the title Queen of Rockabilly on sheer nerve and a growl few could match. Her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction feels like overdue justice. What I admire most is her refusal to dilute herself across country, gospel, and rock. She followed her own voice, and decades on, that defiant authenticity still gives me chills.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Wanda Jackson
- Name (Japanese)
- ワンダ・ジャクソン
- Reading
- わんだ・じゃくそん
- Born
- October 20, 1937 (age 88)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Maud, Oklahoma, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / yodeler / guitarist / songwriter / singer-songwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance
- 2022 Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame
- Rockabilly Hall of Fame
- 2014 Oklahoma Hall of Fame
- 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 2000 Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.wandajackson.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/wandajofficial
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanda%20Jackson
Frequently asked questions
When was Wanda Jackson born?
Born October 20, 1937 (age 88).
Where is Wanda Jackson from?
Wanda Jackson is from Maud, Oklahoma, United States.
What does Wanda Jackson do?
Wanda Jackson works as singer, yodeler, guitarist, songwriter, singer-songwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.