Oklahoma Music Legends
Exploring Oklahoma's Rich Music History and those Oklahoma Artists whose Music has Transcended the States Boundaries.
Episodes
56 episodes
#56 Leo Feathers - The Axman
Leo Feathers a self taught guitar player began playing in Tulsa Bands and Night Clubs at 15 years old. He would play with fellow legends, Leon Russell, David Gates, J.J. Cale, Chuck Blackwell and others. He would become an A list Nashville Sess...
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Episode 56
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8:21

Johnny Cash and The Oklahoma Three
Three Oklahoman's will for ever be attached to the Country Music Icon, Johnny Cash for Three separate and different reasons. Take a few minutes and learn about these three Oklahoman's.
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9:54

Gary P Nunn and Ray Wylie Hubbard, Native Oklahomans
Native Oklahoman's, Gary P Nunn and Ray Wylie Hubbard as you men, with very similar history, would find Music in Texas. They would both write a Texas Outlaw Anthem. Eventually turning being Texan into a Cottage Industry. They would both become ...
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Episode 54
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9:18

#53 My Muscle Shoals Music History Adventure
There maybe just a few places in this country, that are as famous, as the Muscle Shoals, Alabama area for music recording history. I took advantage of the opportunity to go discover it myself.
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Episode 53
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9:31

#52 The GAP BAND R & B and Funk Pioneers
The Wilson Brothers, Ronnie, Charlie and Robert all from Tulsa, Oklahoma with help from Leon Russell would leave Tulsa's small clubs to opening, in a stadium, in front of 50,000 Screaming fans for Leon Russell.
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Episode 52
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8:45

#51 Oklahoma Music Makers, Steve and Cassie Gaines forever will be linked to the History of the Band Lynard Skynard
Two Oklahoma Music Makers will forever be linked to the History of the 70's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Band, Lynard Skynard. Siblings, Steve and Cassie Gaines.
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Episode 51
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6:51

#50 Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys
While he was born in Texas, Bob Wills fame would come directly from his long association with Tulsa, Oklahoma, KVOO Radio and the fabled Cain's Ballroom. His style of music and his band mates would influence generations of Oklahoma Music Makers...
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Episode 50
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9:25

#49 John Moreland Tulsa's Americana Genre Music Maker
John Moreland is an Americana Folk, Songwriter, Singer and Music Maker who is leading the charge on this Genre of Music
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Episode 49
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8:29

#48 Charlie Christian Electric Jazz Guitar Pioneering Great and Father of Bebop
Charlie Christian from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma only had 25 years on this earth his revolutionary single string style of play would go on to influence generations of Electric Guitar Players.
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Episode 48
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9:10

#47 Barney Kessel, Maybe the most recorded Guitarist of all time, that you never knew you've heard.
Barney Kessel began learning the guitar in Muskogee, Oklahoma and grew to become the most requested Guitarist for recording sessions. Recording over 60 Albums of his own and playing on recordings for most of the greats of the day. He may just b...
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Episode 47
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9:05

#46 Jesse Ed Davis III Maybe the most requested Recording Session Guitar Player in the 60's and 70's
Jesse Ed Davis was maybe the most requested Recording Session Guitar Player in the 60's and 70's. He was a Slide Guitar Stylist whose techniques were often copied. He played on a long list of Who's Who in the Music Industries records.
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Episode 46
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9:25

# 45 Vince Gill Gifted Singer, Songwriter, Musician and one of the Nicest Entertainers anywhere
Over Vince Gills 40 plus year career he has written, played and sang some of the worlds best music. He is a gifted songwriter, penning some of the best love songs of all time.He may be the most versatile musician on the planet earth too.&nb...
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Episode 45
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9:59

#44 Carl Radle Rockstar Bassist
During his nearly 2 decade career Carl Radle played with some of the most Talented Musicians in the world. He was a part of some of the Rock Scenes Most Iconic Concerts and the World's Biggest Music Events. While playing on some of the most Ico...
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#43 Jody Miller Oklahoma Music Legend Trailblazer
Jody Miller career has traveled from the stages of local talent shows to the biggest stages. Her talents have allowed her much success in Folk, Pop, Country, Patriotic and Contemporary Christian Music Genres.
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Episode 43
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9:44

#42 Steve Ripley Musical Renaissance Man
Steve Ripley was an accomplished Guitar Player, Band Leader, Singer, Songwriter, Recording Engineer, Record Producer, Inventor and outstanding human being. He lost his fight with Cancer a few weeks ago. You may not immediately recognize his nam...
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Episode 42
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8:59

# 41 Ronnie Dunn The Oklahoma Half of Brooks and Dunn
Ronnie Dunn honed his stage presence and his musical skills, working in the Tulsa Music schene for over 19 years before getting The Nashville call.
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Episode 41
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9:06

#40 Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton from humble beginnings, with help from his Uncle learned to play a little on the guitar, began playing and singing around his Home Town of Ada, Oklahoma. Blake worked very hard and today is a Mega Country Music Star.
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Episode 40
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9:57

# 39 We Interview Dr. Hugh Foley, Jr. to Discuss Oklahoma Music - Oklahoma's Influence on Jazz
Dr. Hugh Foley, Jr. Professor at Rogers State College in Claremore, Oklahoma is Certainly an expert on Oklahoma Music, He's pinned 2 books on the Subject. We interview Dr. Foley on Oklahoma Music and Oklahoma's Influence on the World of Jazz.
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Episode 39
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23:30
# 38 Gene Autry Oklahoma's Singing Cowboy
From his very humble beginnings, thru his drive and perseverance, Gene Autry rose to great heights in Recording, Songwriting, Radio, Movies, Television and the world of business. To become one of America's most admired and loved entertainers.
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Episode 38
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19:17

# 37 Reba McEntire and the Singing McEntire's, Pate McEntire and Susie McEntire
Reba McEntire is a full fledged Country Super Star in every way. But she still remembers where she came from and hangs onto her roots.Along with Younger Brother Pate and Sister Susie as kids they formed a group, The Singing McEntire's, to s...
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# 36 Roy Clark The Encore Presentation-To Commemorate The Passing of a Great One
Because of Mr. Clark's recent passing, we decided it would be fitting to have an Encore Presentation of his story. We hope you enjoy it.
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Episode 36
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10:47
# 35 Leon Russell Our Tribute - Leon comes back to Oklahoma One Last Time
On Saturday, November 10. we witnessed the unveiling of the Leon Russell Monument which marks his final resting place and his final return home to Tulsa, Oklahoma. We talk about the event, what we learned from the proceedings. We decided for ou...
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Episode 35
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38:10

# 34 Will Parish a Conversation-Rememberance of Venues, Performers and what it was like to be an Oklahoma Music Maker back in the day.
Will Parish from Bristow, Oklahoma, a Highly Decorated Vietnam War Veteran is one of the most Learned people I know on music. He's played music and played songs all over Oklahoma and Kansas with some of the best Local Oklahoma and National Musi...
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Episode 34
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59:19

# 33 Jimmy Karstein Tulsa's Fifth Rock Star Drummer
Tulsa's Quintet of Superstar Drummers are Jamie Karstein, Chuck Blackwell, Jim Keltner, David Teegarden and Jamie Oldaker. These four incredible Drummers have played on some of the worlds most iconic recordings and backed some of the best perfo...
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Episode 33
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5:29

# 32 Tulsa's Quartet of Superstar Drummers-Chuck Blackwell, Jim Keltner, David Teegarden, Jamie Oldaker
Tulsa's Quartet of Superstar Drummers are Chuck Blackwell, Jim Keltner, David Teegarden and Jamie Oldaker. These four incredible Drummers have played on some of the worlds most iconic recordings and backed some of the best performers of all tim...
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Episode 32
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