The history of rock 'n' roll in Tulsa with Hall of Fame writer John Wooley

The Tulsa World's former music writer joins the podcast to discuss his ambitious and detailed five-part series on the early pioneers of rock 'n' roll in Tulsa and how that led to the creation and evolution of what's called the Tulsa Sound. Related Part I: Local kids change Tulsa from a swing town to a rock 'n' roll town Part II: Gambling, drinking, guns and bombs: Tulsa's early rock 'n' roll gigs felt like Wild West Part III: Tulsa musicians in 1950s were colorblind, even if society wasn't Part IV: The rise of rock 'n' roll in Tulsa: How radio shaped a music revolution Part V: Exploring the Tulsa sound: Origins, influences and impact | From the Archive Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James D. Watts Jr.: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton:  Email | Twitter Follow Tulsa World Scene: Facebook | Twitter Contact Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington: Email Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify