Tulsa Sounds - by Elven Lindblad (Paperback)

About the Book

Tulsa Sounds: Contributions to American Music offers a fresh appreciation for the city's enduring role in the soundtrack of American life. There's something for fans of rock, country, R&B, jazz, hip hop and even classical music.

Book Synopsis

In its own way, Tulsa, Oklahoma, proudly stands shoulder to shoulder with some of America's largest cities in its broad influence across multiple music genres. But exactly what is the Tulsa Sound? And how have numerous people from that city in northeastern Oklahoma contributed to this rhythm of life that is known as music?

Elven Lindblad embarked on a journey to answer those questions. What was discovered along the way created not only the eBook Tulsa Sounds but also a heightened knowledge and appreciation of Tulsa's contributions to music around the world.

Don't be surprised if this detailed, yet entertaining book does the same for you.

Drawing on his five decades of experience in research and writing, Lindblad tells not only the stories about people from Tulsa involved in the evolution of American music but presents fascinating facts and little-known tidbits about other places and events.

Jazz icon Louis Armstrong once said, "Music is life itself." Tulsa Sounds is a celebration of both.

Review Quotes

"(Tulsa Sounds) is an encyclopedic exploration of all genres of music artists and bands who have a connection to Tulsa and nearby cities --- and that's just the first half of the book."

Jimmie Tramel, Tulsa World

"All you have to do to hear the Tulsa guys' influence on Eric Clapton is listen to his records just before the time he came to Tulsa, put together his Tulsa band, and directly after on his 461 Ocean Boulevard album from 1974."

John Wooley, Author and Member of Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame