Elven Lindblad

Tulsa Sounds: Contributions to American Music (Books About Tulsa, #1) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Tulsa, Oklahoma might not be the first place mentioned when people talk about American music history. But this bustling city has a rich and diverse legacy that spans genres, generations and cultures.

Tulsa Sounds: Contributions to American Music takes you into the stories behind the songs, the artists and the venues that made Tulsa not only a musical hot spot but influenced social, cultural and political change in the city as well as the nation.

There's Leon Russell and his contributions to rock and roll. There's the toe-tapping pioneers of Western Swing, Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. The Gap Band brought a party train to funk and R&B music and lead singer Charlie Wilson still impacts the music world.

Tulsa played a key role in Garth Brooks' career and is the home base for alternative country stars Zac Wilson and the Turnpike Troubadours. And learn how Tulsa played a role in the early days of Count Basie's jazz career.

No matter what your musical preference might be, you'll find something to enjoy and appreciate in Tulsa Sounds: Contributions to American Music. This book not only provides a deeper understanding of Tulsa's musical history, it can also provide a greater appreciation of the music that surrounds you today.

Tulsa Sounds: Contributions to American Music is a must-read for anyone who loves music and wants to discover the hidden gems of Tulsa's musical heritage.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elven Lindblad
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798224689323
• Artikelnr.: 69915915

Autorenporträt

Elven Lindblad is the creator of the Tulsa Through the Years book series. His writings cover in detail the people and events that have made Tulsa, Oklahoma one of America's truly unique cities.

Tulsa Sounds: Celebrating the City's Musical Heritage is the first publication in the Tulsa Through the Years series. Other books will be published in 2019 and 2020.

Lindblad has over 40 years of professional experience in print and electronic sports journalism and information research. His research skills have also been utilized in such diverse industries as background screening, private education and financial institutions.

Lindblad is a member of the Tulsa Historical Society and four nationally-known sports organizations. He lives in a Tulsa suburb which is the childhood home of singer/actress Kristin Chenoweth.

Email: [e-mail].

Facebook: Tulsa Through the Years (@Tulsathroughtheyears)

Twitter: @TulsaYears