Wanda Jackson, full name, Wanda LaVonne Jackson is an American singer and songwriter born on October 20, 1937, in Maud, Oklahoma, United States. She is 85 years old now. Since the 1950s, she has recorded and released music in the genres of rock, country and gospel.
In this article, we will dive into her personal life, especially the marital aspect of it to know who she got married to. Continue reading to find out.
Who did Wanda Jackson marry?
She is a widow who has been married once. She was married to Wendell Goodman – the manager, and long-time right-hand man of Wanda Jackson. The two were married for more than five decades. They tied the knot in 1961 but sadly passed away in 2017 after Wendell passed away. He died at the age of 81.
The couple had two children together. Their daughter, Gina, was born in 1962 while their son, Greg, was born in 1964.
Wanda Jackson was among the first women to have a career in rock and roll, recording a series of 1950s singles that helped give her the nickname “The Queen of Rockabilly”.
