Life took him back to Tulsa, but the journey that Bob Wills took to get there was unique. During the 1930’s, radio was huge. It was also hugely expensive. Early on, Bob Wills and his band started to get a big following in Texas. Looking to expand into radio, and reach a bigger audience, they […]
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Taylor’s Inn in Poteau: Little Dixie’s Music Mecca
Taylor’s Inn Oklahoma is well known for its music history, from Cain’s Ballroom to Shelter Records’ Church Studio. During the 1920s, Greenwood became known as America’s Black Wall Street. Located just outside Tulsa at the time, this Black Wall Street was where the legendary Count Basie first encountered jazz music. While most of these facts […]
Eleven Oklahoma Inventions that Everybody Knows: Fun Facts
Oklahoma Invention and Inventors Some of the smartest and most creative minds have come from Oklahoma. Along with the many great places to visit and the numerous famous people that come from the state, Oklahoma boasts countless inventions that have changed our lives for the better. The Shopping Cart: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sylvan Goldman is […]