Wanda Jackson to perform at her street dedication
Wanda Jackson (Photo by Jaconna Aguirre/The Oklahoman)
The Queen of Rockabilly will perform live during the dedication of Wanda Jackson Way Sept. 30 in Bricktown, NewsOK is reporting.
The 1:30 p.m. performance and dedication is free to the public.
Wanda Jackson Way will be named to honor the internationally acclaimed musician and longtime Oklahoma City resident. It is north of and parallel to E Reno Avenue and extends from S Oklahoma Avenue to S Mickey Mantle Drive.
Jackson, who toured with and dated Elvis Presley in the 1950s, is widely regarded as the first woman to sing rock ‘n’ roll music. She also performed country and gospel music.
The Maud native was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 4. The Oklahoma City Council voted unanimously on July 21 to name a Bricktown alley after Jackson for her lifetime musical achievements.
Jackson’s hits include, “You Can’t Have My Love,” “Fujiyama Mama” and “Let’s Have a Party.”
-BAM
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