A Local Legend: A Q & A with Wanda Jackson

"I don’t remember, but probably Hank Thompson’s 'Wild Side of Life.'"

What was the first record you wore out?

Hank Thompson “Wild Side of Life”

“To this day it’s still one of my favorite recordings – the melody and the way he sings it always does something to me.”

Who are your musical influences?

Jimmie Rodgers - “He was my daddy’s favorite.”

Hank Thompson

Elvis Presley

“I learned from a lot of people, but those are the top three.”

What is your favorite place to visit?

Biarritz, France or Sweden (as a country)

What is your favorite food?

“All in all, it’s cheese – any form or fashion”

What is your favorite movie? Your favorite book?

Movie – “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”

Book – The Bible

Novels – likes authors John Grisham, Nora Roberts, Mary Higgins Clark

What are your pets’ names, breeds and ages?

“We love dogs, and we had a poodle for 13 years but my tour schedule is too heavy to have one.

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