She was standing up on stage with a guitar in her hands and making a sound that was as wild and raw as any rocker, man or woman, while other gals were still asking, 'How much is that doggy in the window?'…

Look around today and you can hear lots of rocking girl singers who owe an unconscious debt to the mere idea of a woman like Wanda. Even though their records will always be thrilling, their sound is not really heard in echo. It might be hard to admit but the musical influence of several male pioneers is somewhat obscure today. For heaven's sake, the whole thing risks ridicule and having the appearance of being a little boy's club unless it acknowledges the contribution of one of the first women of rock and roll. This is to propose that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame finally nominates Wanda Jackson for induction. Help Get Wanda into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame !

Here is a tribute and plea from Elvis Costello. Never been one to lobby for The R&R Hall of Fame but ferfucksake. There has never been a more independent, hot voice in Rock and Roll history than hers.

I've been in love with Wanda Jean Jackson for the past twenty some odd years. Cause I'm a Fujiyama Mama and I'm just about to blow my topĪnd when I start erupting ain't nobody gonna make me stop.

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