Rockabilly Queen Wanda Jackson Announces Retirement
Renowned rockabilly star Wanda Jackson announced her retirement from performing via a Facebook post yesterday (March 26). Known to many as the “Queen of Rockabilly,” Jackson helped pioneer the genre with hits like “Let’s Have A Party,” “Right or Wrong” and “Fujiyama Mama.”
Jackson’s Facebook post reads:
“After over 60 years of touring, Wanda Jackson wishes to announce her retirement from performing. This retirement is solely based on health and safety. It has been a wild ride. Thank you all for all the years of continued fandom and support. This is not the end, just the beginning of a new chapter. Join us as we congratulate the Queen of Rockabilly on over six decades of rip roaring live performances, priceless stories and countless shimmies.
All of this being said, Wanda will not be making appearances at either Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend nor the Nashville Boogie Vintage Weekender. In true rockabilly spirit, please still go out to these shows and keep the spirit of rockabilly alive.”
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