Sharp Dressed Man
Down South Jukin'
The curtain has closed on the touring and performing career of one of America’s most iconic women of music, whose influence has been incredible in both the country and rock world, and who’s considered one of the greatest living legends of music still alive. Wanda Jackson, a.k.a. the Queen of Rock and the Queen of Rockabilly is hanging up her red boots for good. This was the news coming down Tuesday evening (3-26). Her retirement is effective immediately.
“After over 60 years of touring, Wanda Jackson wishes to announce her retirement from performing,” a statement read from the Wanda Jackson camp. “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.”
At 81, I think it's fair to say she's earned her retirement, it's just too bad it was forced upon her for health reasons.
“After over 60 years of touring, Wanda Jackson wishes to announce her retirement from performing,” a statement read from the Wanda Jackson camp. “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.”
At 81, I think it's fair to say she's earned her retirement, it's just too bad it was forced upon her for health reasons.
