TULSA — The stone façade of the more than century-old church conceals an array of sights: stained-glass portraits, an ornately carved 19th-century chair, a reflective echo chamber that resembles a ...

Leon Russell’s been called a mentor and an inspiration to artists across all genres. Fans say it’s no surprise he’s still being recognized even after his death. “Leon Russell was one of the greatest ...

For the second straight year, the past, present and future of Tulsa's legendary Church Studio will be celebrated at Carney Fest. An all-day, cultural music festival, the April 27 event will boast a ...

(AP) The Master of Space and Time could soon have his own museum. The Oklahoma Historical Society announced Tuesday it had acquired a collection of more than 4,500 items connected to legendary ...

A major festival in Tulsa is bringing together art, food, and music while honoring the life and legacy of famed Oklahoma musician Leon Russell. Carney Fest kicked off with a lively street party in ...

A collection of more than 4,500 pieces of Leon Russell memorabilia has been donated to the proposed Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture - contingent on the state's coming up with a $42.5 million bond ...

There's a story that during one of Leon Russell's recording sessions in the early 1970s, Elton John, then arguably the world's biggest pop star and a great admirer of Russell's, dropped in. As Russell ...

The late Leon Russell would’ve celebrated his 82nd birthday on April 2, 2024. The acclaimed Oklahoma-born songwriter and musician was one of the pioneers of the rootsy Tulsa Sound. Russell probably is ...

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell was born Claude Russell Bridges on April 2, 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma and died November 13, 2016 at his home in Hermitage, TN. A birth injury to his vertebrae ...