Oklahoma Musicians

Hall of Fame history

David Osborne

David Osborne is a concert pianist known as the Pianist to the Presidents. His career includes White House performances for Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush 43, and Obama, along with formal study at Oral Roberts University and later graduate/master-class work.

Oklahoma connection

Osborne's official biography says he was born in Miami, Oklahoma, began playing there as a child, and was performing professionally in Oklahoma and the four-state area by age 13.

Recognition

The captured Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame roster places this entry under 2020.

Questions in the source record

Verify exact birth date/year, 2020 ceremony date, and a portrait with explicit reuse permission.

Sources

  1. okmusichall.com/inductees/
  2. www.davidosborne.com/
  3. oru.edu/news/oru_news/20121220_david_osborne_performs_at_the_white_house.php
  4. pittstate.edu/news/2015/04/07/pianist-to-the-presidents-david-osborne-to-perform-april-7.html