In 2011, Russell was inducted into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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UPDATE Legendary musician and Tulsa Sound pioneer Leon Russel dies at 74
Legendary Oklahoma-born musician and songwriter Leon Russell has died at age 74, his wife confirms.
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Music legend and Tulsa Sound pioneer Leon Russell dies at 74
Legendary Oklahoma-born musician and songwriter Leon Russell has died at age 74, his wife confirms.
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Oklahoma History Center releases rare Bob Wills recordings on vinyl
Rare recordings of Oklahoma legend Bob Wills traveled from a drummer’s personal collection to the OKPOP museum.
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The Sooner seen
Oklahoma’s long and abiding love affair with the movies dates back nearly to the dawn of cinema itself. Will Rogers was the biggest movie star of his day, and fellow Oklahomans like Tom Mix and Gene Autry weren’t far behind. Cimarron, which depicted the 1889 Land Run, was one of the earliest Oscar winners for […]