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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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 Iconic records of the Mid 60's and late 70's. He is the self taught, Rockstar Bassist.…

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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.…

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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 sing at Rodeos and School events. Its said they mostly formed to get themselves out of doing chores around the…

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.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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.…

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…

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 performers of all time.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

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 time.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

We have gained so many new listeners we decided to do a short review of our first 30 Episodes.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

Roy is not an Oklahoman by birth but by residence and deed. Roy and his family took up permanent residence here in Oklahoma over 30 years ago. When asked why he choose to live in the Tulsa area. He said "Really we kind of choose each other".Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

20th Century Performers, Eddie Cletro, Cowboy Copas, Al Clauser and Eddie Cochran all believed telling fans that they were from Oklahoma would help their careers.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

This episode spotlights 3 different Oklahoma performers, 3 different eras, 3 different types of Music. The 5 Americans were a garage rock type band from the 60's. Jerry Keller, a 50's Rock and Roller and Shug Fisher, a member of the Son's for the Pioneers who became a very successful character actor in Television and Film.…

Three Oklahoma families pick up and make the pilgrimage to the West Coast to escape the Oklahoma Dust Bowl catastrophe. Each has a child who plays a part in the success of the Instrumental Super Group, The VenturesDi Tommy Henshaw Jr

Who would think that you could write a song whose main character is am everyday product; nearly everyone who has ever attended a party has held in their hand and enjoyed their favorite beverage? When you hear the chorus you can’t help but sing along. This Oklahoma Music Legend wrote a song about a Red Solo Cup and today he is a Country Music Mega S…

Billy Parker was a Disk Jockey on KVOO Radio in Tulsa, Oklahoma, 44 consecutive years. During that time he amassed many awards, among those were; Country Music Hall of Fame Disk Jockey Award, 5 Times awarded Country Music Disk Jockey of the Year Awards, inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, along with many others.…

Thru his determination and hard work, Elvin Bishop has become a Legendary Blues Guitar Player, sharing stages all over the world with the very best Blues Artists.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

Mel McDaniel from Okmulgee, Oklahoma was honored with a star in the Country Music Hall of Fame's Walk of Fame, a member of the Grand Ole Opry and was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. Mel is best known for his number one hit, Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On, and top 10 hits, Louisiana Saturday Night, Stand Up, Right in the Palm of your ha…

Wanda Jackson was a Trailblazer for all Female Artists who followed her thru the Glass Ceiling into the Music IndustryDi Tommy Henshaw Jr

Part 1 of a 4 part interview series where Oklahoma Music Maker, Tommy Allsup, recalls, in his own words, his Historical Account, of the Events, with Buddy Holly, leading to Buddy, Richie Valens, J.P. Richardson aka The Big Bopper and the pilot, being killed together, in a plane crash.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

Part 2 of a 4 part interview series where Oklahoma Music Maker, Tommy Allsup, recalls, in his own words, his Historical Account, of the Events, with Buddy Holly, leading to Buddy, Richie Valens, J.P. Richardson aka The Big Bopper and the pilot, being killed together, in a plane crash.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

Part 3 of a 4 part interview series where Oklahoma Music Maker, Tommy Allsup, recalls, in his own words, his Historical Account, of the Events, with Buddy Holly, leading to Buddy, Richie Valens, J.P. Richardson aka The Big Bopper and the pilot, being killed together, in a plane crash.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

Part 4 The final in the interview series where Oklahoma Music Maker, Tommy Allsup, recalls, in his own words, his Historical Account, of the Events, with Buddy Holly, leading to Buddy, Richie Valens, J.P. Richardson aka The Big Bopper and the pilot, being killed together, in a plane crash.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

His musical career had nearly slipped into obscurity until a kindness and generosity, Leon had shown to a fellow musician some 40 years previously, is repaid.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

Rock, Rock and Roll, Contemporary, Country, Leon Russell, Willy Nelson, George Harrison, Elton John, Joe Cocker,Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

In 1958 Russell Bridges travels to Los Angeles and becomes Leon RussellDi Tommy Henshaw Jr

David Gates A Member of Tulsa's Trifecta of Legendary Singer Songwriters with his band named Bread, they sold over 17 Million Albums in only 5 yearsDi Tommy Henshaw Jr

JJ Cale was proclaimed by Eric Clapton to be one of the Single Most Important figures in Rock History. Clapton also said "He was my Hero"Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

Claude Russell Bridges, was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, April 2, 1942. Russel as he was known then, showed his music ability early as a child. Russel became an accomplished musician playing in and around Tulsa while in Jr. High and High School. Russel and his band, gets their big break. This chapter of his story, shares Leon Russell the Early Years.…

Oklahoman Sheb Wooley had 3 Distinctive Creative Careers. Country Singer, Songwriter, Television and Movie Actor. He also was the music inspiration for Roger Miller.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

Roger Miller was called by Life Magazine "A Cracker Barrel Philosopher" Time called him "The Unhokey Okie" regardless, Roger Miller may very well be the most talented Singer Songwriter to come out of Oklahoma.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

Tulsa, Oklahoma is Home to Legendary Music Venues and Music Museums. We take you around Tulsa and share Tulsa's Music Heritage that's being saved from the Wrecking Ball. Tulsa may someday be known as the Music Capital of the Country. Stand by for That One.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

Jimmy Webb began as a laborer and church piano player in Elk City, Oklahoma, went to California and wrote some of America's Iconic Songs.Di Tommy Henshaw Jr

Mae and her Son Hoyt Axton both had very successful Songwriting Careers. They hold the distinction of being the only Mother and Son Songwriters too both write songs that Reached Number 1 on the Pop Charts. But each accomplished so much more than songwritingDi Tommy Henshaw Jr