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Wanda Jackson to pay tribute to Woody Guthrie at pre-festival show
Oklahoma native Wanda Jackson poses on the red carpet at her April induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (Associated Press photo)
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Woody Guthrie, who also was born in Oklahoma. (The Oklahoman Archives)
From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.
Wanda & Woody: Rock Hall of Famer’s benefit leads [...]
Steve Ripley to narrate Oklahoma rock history radio show
Steve Ripley
The Oklahoma Historical Society, in partnership with the state’s public radio stations, is sponsoring a weekly radio show exploring the history of rock ‘n’ roll in Oklahoma.
The show is produced and narrated by noted Oklahoma recording artist and record producer Steve Ripley, according to a news release. It will begin broadcasting this weekend.
“Oklahoma Rock [...]
“Another Hot Oklahoma Night” opens today at the Oklahoma History Center
James Petree, Oklahoma City, gets on his knees to get a photo of the Collins Kids display at the opening of Another Hot Oklahoma Night rock ‘n’ roll history exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center today. (Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman)
While I was checking out an early screening of “Star Trek” and collecting comic books at [...]
What to do in Oklahoma on May 2
This Hanson display is part of the “Another Hot Oklahoma Night” rock ‘n’ rock exhibit at Oklahoma History Center. (Photo by Paul Hellstern/The Oklahoman)
Today’s featured event:
Celebrate the grand opening of the new exhibit “Another Hot Oklahoma Night,” which explores and celebrates Oklahoma’s rock ‘n’ roll history.
The grand opening is today at the Oklahoma History Center, [...]
Kings of Leon among Lollapalooza headliners
Kings of Leon
Rockers Kings of Leon, who have their roots in Oklahoma, will be among the headliners for the 2009 Lollapalooza Festival, according to Billboard.com.
The other headliners include Depeche Mode, Tool, the Killers, Jane’s Addiction and the Beastie Boys. Lou Reed, Ben Harper and Relentless7, Thievery Corporation, Snoop Dogg, and Rise Against also are among the more [...]
Rock Hall Inducts New Class
The Rock Hall of Fame inducted its 2009 nominees Saturday night in a ceremony aired live on Fuse. Rosanne Cash presented Wanda Jackson, the fifth Oklahoman to join the hall. Rap pioneers Run DMC were honored by Eminem. Guitar legend Jeff Beck received his second introduction from fellow guitar god Jimmy Page. (Beck was inducted once already as [...]
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions on Saturday
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will induct its 2009 honorees in a three-hour-plus ceremony, including performances. The ceremony will be Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio, the home of the hall.
The 24th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will broadcast live on the music cable station FUSE starting at 8 p.m. Saturday. The [...]
Oklahoma City Mayor declares today “Wanda Jackson Day”
Wanda Jackson speaks after the mayor proclaimed today “Wanda Jackson Day” in Oklahoma City during a city council meeting this morning. (Photo by Paul B. Southerland/The Oklahoman)
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett declared today “Wanda Jackson Day” in Oklahoma City this morning at the city council meeting.
The Oklahoman’s Assistant Entertainment Editor George Lang was at the [...]
What to do in Oklahoma on March 14
Today’s featured event:
Hear Oklahoma singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame newcomer Wanda Jackson at 7 p.m. today at Meacham Auditorium, 900 Asp Ave. on the University of Oklahoma campus, Norman.
Jackson, who is known as the “Queen of Rockabilly” and “First Lady of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” will be inducted into the rock hall next [...]
Weekend Warmup
Debbie Reynolds
Here’s a list of events happening the weekend of March 13-15:
Arts
- Oklahoma City Philharmonic: Listen to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic perform “Your Musical Childhood,” narrated by Debbie Reynolds, at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. Information: 842-5387 or www.okcphilharmonic.org.
- Money Talks, Art Walks: Take part in the art auction/raffle/race at [...]
