Oklahoma Music Legends

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# 41 Ronnie Dunn The Oklahoma Half of Brooks and Dunn

2019-01-1009:06

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.

#56 Leo Feathers - The Axman

2019-08-2208:21

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.

Gary P Nunn and Ray Wylie Hubbard, Native Oklahomans

2019-07-1809:18

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.

#53 My Muscle Shoals Music History Adventure

2019-07-1109:31

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.

#52 The GAP BAND R & B and Funk Pioneers

2019-06-2808:45

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.

#51 Oklahoma Music Makers, Steve and Cassie Gaines forever will be linked to the History of the Band Lynard Skynard

2019-06-1406:51

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.

#50 Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys

2019-06-0709:25

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.

#49 John Moreland Tulsa's Americana Genre Music Maker

2019-05-1608:29

John Moreland is an Americana Folk, Songwriter, Singer and Music Maker who is leading the charge on this Genre of Music

#48 Charlie Christian Electric Jazz Guitar Pioneering Great and Father of Bebop

2019-05-0309:10

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.

#47 Barney Kessel, Maybe the most recorded Guitarist of all time, that you never knew you've heard.

2019-04-2309:05

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.

#46 Jesse Ed Davis III Maybe the most requested Recording Session Guitar Player in the 60's and 70's

2019-04-0409:25

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.

# 45 Vince Gill Gifted Singer, Songwriter, Musician and one of the Nicest Entertainers anywhere

2019-03-2409:59

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.

#43 Jody Miller Oklahoma Music Legend Trailblazer

2019-02-0709:44

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.

#42 Steve Ripley Musical Renaissance Man

2019-01-2708:59

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 name but after hearing his story, you will be very familiar with Tulsan, Steve Ripley.

#40 Blake Shelton

2018-12-2009:571

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.

# 39 We Interview Dr. Hugh Foley, Jr. to Discuss Oklahoma Music - Oklahoma's Influence on Jazz

2018-12-1423:30

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.

# 38 Gene Autry Oklahoma's Singing Cowboy

2018-12-0719:17

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.

# 36 Roy Clark The Encore Presentation-To Commemorate The Passing of a Great One

2018-11-2010:47

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.

# 35 Leon Russell Our Tribute - Leon comes back to Oklahoma One Last Time

2018-11-1338:10

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 our Tribute to Leon we would replay our earlier, four Leon episodes. back to back in one episode.

# 34 Will Parish a Conversation-Rememberance of Venues, Performers and what it was like to be an Oklahoma Music Maker back in the day.

2018-11-0859:19

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 Music Makers. He shares many stories, many you will want to share with your friends, about his career in music and those he met and played with along the way.

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