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Musical work
pianist; singer-songwriter; arranger. Instruments recorded in the collection: piano; voice. Genres: rock; country; blues; gospel; session.
Evidence and identity
Direct OHS article supports Lawton birth and Oklahoma musical foundations
Russell, Leon
OHS describes Lawton birth, childhood piano study, Tulsa label, and Oklahoma musical foundations.
Sources
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