It's about time ...
Rolling Stone is reporting that Oklahoma legend Wanda Jackson has finally been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Other nominees include Metallica, Run-DMC, The Stooges, War, Jeff Beck, Chic, Little Anthony and the Imperials and Bobby Womack.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors the legendary performers, producers, songwriters, disc jockeys and others who have made rock and roll the force that it is in our culture.
Wanda still lives here in Oklahoma. One of her songs is up for vote on the Oklahoma State Rock Song, too.
Personally, I believe Maud, Okla. native Wanda Jackson is one of the most influential rock and roll artists ever, especially considering she's a female and paved the way for so many female musicians to follow.
She was credited with being the first female to put a rock tune to acetate, and played with one of the industry's first integrated bands. :)
I adore her. I want her to be inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Right now. :)
READ THE ROLLING STONE STORY HERE
VOTE FOR THE STATE ROCK SONG HERE
CLICK HERE FOR A BLOG/LINK TO ENDORSE WANDA FOR THE ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME
Documentary sneak peek: The First Lady of Rock and Roll "The Sweet Lady with the Nasty Voice":
State song nominee, Let's Have a Party:
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