Wanda Jackson




World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN show

Summary: Pioneering rock n roll woman, Wanda Jackson, visits host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Encouraged by her one-time boyfriend, Elvis Presley, Jackson made the shift from country to rockabilly and became a sensation in the 50s. Lately she has been touring and recording with the likes of Jack White and Justin Townes Earle, who produced her new album, Unfinished Business. In this interview, Jackson explains why she took Elvis advice all those years ago, and talks about the younger breed of fans and artists, like Adele, who are discovering her work.