Oklahoma Music Legends
Oklahoma Music Legends
Tommy Henshaw Jr
Exploring Oklahoma's Rich Music History and those Oklahoma Artists whose Music has Transcended the States Boundaries.
#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 Session player along with playing in the Leon Russell Band.
Aug 22, 2019
8 min
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.  
Aug 8, 2019
9 min
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 leaders in the Outlaw Country Music Movement.
Jul 18, 2019
9 min
#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.
Jul 11, 2019
9 min
#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.
Jun 28, 2019
8 min
#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.
Jun 14, 2019
6 min
#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 and Legends.
Jun 7, 2019
9 min
#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
May 16, 2019
8 min
#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.
May 3, 2019
9 min
#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 be the most recorded guitarist you never knew you heard.  
Apr 23, 2019
9 min
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