'Queen of Rockabilly' Wanda Jackson brings her badassery to El Club

By Jerilyn Jordan

Jul 19, 2018 at 8:48 am

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'Queen of Rockabilly' Wanda Jackson brings her badassery to El Club

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At 80 years old, Wanda Jackson is still the reigning Queen of Rockabilly.

Known for her distinctive searing voice and steadfast spirit, Jackson held her own during a time when rock ’n’ roll was an especially male-dominated genre. A true trailblazer, Jackson shared the bill with Elvis Presley in her early years, and in 1960 snagged a spot on the Top 40 with her version of Presley’s “Let’s Have a Party.”

She would later explore country and gospel, but returned to her roots in 2011 when Jack White teamed up with the singer for a string of collaborations on his label, Third Man Records. Fittingly, TMR's Craig Brown Band rounds out the bill.

Wanda Jackson will perform at 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 22 at El Club; 4114 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-279-7382; elclubdetroit.com; Tickets are $23-$25.

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