exhibit news
"Another Hot Oklahoma Night: A Rock & Roll Story" Book Now Available!
This unique book features contributions by Elizabeth Baxter, Scott Booker, Chris Brownsberger, Jerry A. Church, John Cooper, Wayne Coyne, Michael Dean, Angie DeVore-Green, Hugh Foley, Stuart Hudson, Jimmy LaFave, Ryan LaCroix, Jeff Moore, Larry O'Dell, Steve Ripley and John Wooley.
The book is available for $29.95 through the OHS Gift Shop (405) 522-5214. A poster of the book cover is also available for $8.95. The artwork for the cover was created by noted Oklahoma artists Cameron and Bruce Eagle.
"Oklahoma Rock and Roll" with Steve Ripley
Experience rock and roll with Oklahoma recording artist and record producer Steve Ripley.
Ripley guides the listener through the music of Oklahomans such as Leon Russell and J.J. Cale and their direct links to people like Dylan, Clapton, and Joe Cocker. He explores the roots of Rockabilly and Oklahomans such as Wanda Jackson and The Collins Kids.
"The picture starts to emerge of an art form that owes its heart to a mixture of hillbilly, gospel, blues, rhythm & blues, and jazz," said Ripley. "Interwoven are Native American and African American influences. This is America's music. Oklahoma Rock and Roll."
Where to listen:
KGOSU 7pm Fridays
www.kosu.org/listenLive.html
KCCU 9pm Fridays
www.kccu.org
KWGS 6pm Sundays
www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwgs/ppr/index.shtml
KGOU 12pm Sundays
www.kgou.org
About the Exhibit
The Oklahoma History Center is now hosting a special exhibit entitled Another Hot Oklahoma Night: A Rock & Roll Exhibit. The exhibit explores the Rock and Roll artists, radio stations, personalities, venues, and fans that have called Oklahoma home. Beyond the facts of each story, the exhibit will show how growing up in Oklahoma affected the music.
Many artists and bands have called Oklahoma home. In the 1950s, performers such as Wanda Jackson, who toured with Elvis Presley from 1956 to 1960, Eddie Cochran, and the Collins Kids were vanguards in the Rockabilly movement that inspired the Beatles and eventually the British Punk movement of the late 1970s.
The 1960s were a period when Rock and Roll expanded beyond its Country, Blues, and Jazz roots. The sound of the Ventures displayed this experimentation, featuring Oklahomans Bob Bogle on bass and Nokie Edwards on guitar.
Tulsa may rival other international cities as home to some of the most accomplished Rock and Roll music artists in the world. Artists including among other Leon Russell, Jim Keltner, Carl Radle, and J.J. Cale called Tulsa home.
Rock and Roll radio is represented by Oklahoma City radio stations KOCY, WKY and KOMA, while Tulsa claimed KTUL radio, KAKC and KELI...all major influences in Rock and Roll radio. Many teenagers who grew up in the Midwest, and every state West of Oklahoma listened to KOMA at night. In the 1960s the Oklahoma City powerhouse had the second largest measured radio audience on the North American Continent.
Another Hot Oklahoma Night is featured in the special exhibits gallery, and in three of the major exhibit galleries as well. A recording studio, radio station control room, fashions and hair styles of the Rock and Roll eras, a teenagers bedroom, and record store front are all part of the exhibit.
Keep up with the Exhibits Team as we research, develop, and publicize our exhibit.
May 2, 2009 - Another Hot Oklahoma Night now open at the Oklahoma History Center
April 28, 2009 - Governor Henry signs an executive order naming "Do You Realize??" the Official Rock Song of Oklahoma!
March 30, 2009 - Temporary Walls go up in Gallery 2A as we start exhibit construction!
March 26, 2009 - Interview with Leon Russell at Willie’s Place (Oh, and Willie Nelson was there too)
March 25, 2009 - Mike Rabon of the Five Americans Interview in Hugo, Oklahoma
March 18, 2009 - Interview of the Oh! Johnny Girls-an Oklahoma rockabilly group
March 15, 2009 - First set of graphic panels to the printer
March 7, 2009 - Interview of Gary Busey in LA
March 6, 2009 - Interviewed John Durrill and Dan Kessel
March 4, 2006 - Elvin Bishop interview
March 3, 2009 - The Venture’s Nokie Edwards interview
February 25, 2009 - Interview The Starlight Mints in Norman, OK
Jan 17, 2009 - Interview with The Centuries
Jan 9, 2009 - Interview with Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips and Scott Booker
Dec 31, 2008 - Flaming Lips New Year's Concert
Dec 13, 2008 - Interview with the Uptown Syndicate
Dec 10, 2008 - Ali Harter and Sugar-Free All-Stars Interviews
Dec 3, 2008 - Byron Berline Interview
Nov 14, 2008 - Leroy Parks Interview
Nov 7, 2008 - Interview of Pinkie (formerly of Pinkie and the Snake Shakers)
Oct 28, 2008 - Interview with Red Dirt Rangers
Oct 21, 2008 - Hinder Interview
Oct 6, 2008 - Interviewed Richard Locke
Oct 5, 2008 - Mason Williams Interview
Oct 3, 2008 - Interview with Trent Bell
Oct 2, 2008 - Uglysuit and David Box Interviews
Oct 1, 2008 - Interview with Mike Hosty
Sept 25, 2008 - Graham Colton Interview
September 11, 2008 - New blog entry at www.anotherhotoklahomanight.blogspot.com
September 1, 2008 - Voting opens for the Official Oklahoma Rock Song. Ten finalists were chosen by the panel and now the public votes on the top one! www.oklahomarocksong.org
August 24-30, 2008 - Part of the team travels to Los Angeles to interview The Collins Kids, Moon Martin, Danny Cooksey and more
August 4, 2008 - Rock Song Advisory Panel meets and narrows the field of nominees for the Official Oklahoma Rock Song down to ten finalists.
August 2, 2008 - KATTFest at the Zoo Amphitheatre
July 25-26, 2008 - Dfest in Tulsa
July 10, 2008 - Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Okeemah
July 9, 2008 - We are working on all the plans for the summer festivals we will be attending to film concerts, to conduct interviews, and to publicize the exhibit. Look for us at the Woody Guthrie Festival in Okemah and at Dfest in Tulsa! See the calendar page for dates.
July 2, 2008 - Meeting with Dfest in Tulsa about plans for the festival.
June 25-27, 2008 - Part of the Exhibits Team travels to Seattle to visit the Experiencing Music Project.
June 14, 2008 - Jeff and Larry go to Guthrie to see the reunited Chosen Few perform at the Guthrie American Legion.
June 10, 2008 - Interview with Greg Zoobeck and Mike Fields at the KATT in Oklahoma City.
June 6, 2008 - Interview with Lee Roberts at KRXO in Oklahoma City.
June 3, 2008 - Interview with BJ Thomas in Arlington, TX.
September 25 - Graham Colton Interview at the Oklahoma History Center
October 1 - Interview with Mike Hosty
October 2 - Interviewed The Uglysuit, a current indie band
October 2 - Met with David Box for an interview
October 3 - Interview with Trent Bell
October 4 - Don't forget to vote for the Oklahoma Rock Song to be presented to the legislature in the spring. Voting ends November 15th. www.oklahomarocksong.org
October 5 - Guitarist Mason William interviewed
October 6 - Richard Locke Interview
October 8 - Interview with Stillwater-natives All American Rejects
October 21 - Hinder interview
October 28 - Interview with Red Dirt Rangers
October 30 - Updated the database of rock image submissions. Submit your own now!