Cordell Jackson (1923-2004) was a Memphis-based guitarist, songwriter and producer and an often-overlooked pioneer in early rock music. She was in her sixties by the time she received national attention for her masterful guitar skills, earning her the title “The Rock n’ Roll Granny.

For Further Reading:
Overlooked No More: Cordell Jackson, Elder Stateswoman of Rock ’n’ Roll - The New York Times
Cordell Jackson: The Rock 'n' Roll Granny
Before Elvis, Cordell Jackson Rock-and-Rolled 'Em in Memphis - CSMonitor.com
rockin' grannie CORDELL JACKSON (interview)
Roctober Cordell Jackson Interview

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Cordell Jackson (1923-2004) was a Memphis-based guitarist, songwriter and producer and an often-overlooked pioneer in early rock music. She was in her sixties by the time she received national attention for her masterful guitar skills, earning her the title “The Rock n’ Roll Granny.
For Further Reading:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/06/obituaries/cordell-jackson-overlooked.html">Overlooked No More: Cordell Jackson, Elder Stateswoman of Rock ’n’ Roll - The New York Times</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/cordell-jackson-the-rock-n-roll-granny/">Cordell Jackson: The Rock 'n' Roll Granny</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.csmonitor.com/1991/0820/20131.html">Before Elvis, Cordell Jackson Rock-and-Rolled 'Em in Memphis - CSMonitor.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/19990224170722/http://members.tripod.com/~thrust_2/cordell-jackson.html">rockin' grannie CORDELL JACKSON (interview)</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20050212155402/http://www.roctober.com/roctober/greatness/cordell.html">Roctober Cordell Jackson Interview</a></li>
</ul>
This month, we're talking about Women of Sound. These women dominated the airwaves: innovating, documenting, and creating the audio landscape we live in today.
History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should.
Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.
Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Adesuwa Agbonile, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones and Abbey Delk. Special thanks to Shira Atkins.Original theme music composed by Miles Moran. Follow Wonder Media Network:
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Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should. 

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should.

Womanica

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history who you may or may not know — but definitely should.

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history who you may or may not know — but definitely should.

Cordell Jackson (1923-2004) was a Memphis-based guitarist, songwriter and producer and an often-overlooked pioneer in early rock music. She was in her sixties by the time she received national attention for her masterful guitar skills, earning her the title “The Rock n’ Roll Granny.

Women of Sound: Cordell Jackson

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