Oklahoma Musicians

Hall of Fame history

Michael Been (The Call)

Michael Been was The Call's singer, songwriter, bassist, and founding figure. The band formed in 1980 and released nine studio albums; Been died in 2010 while working at a festival in Belgium, and the 2021 recognition was posthumous.

Oklahoma connection

Michael Been was born in Oklahoma City and was identified by Oklahoma State Today as an Oklahoma City musician and co-founder of The Call.

Recognition

The captured Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame roster places this entry under 2021.

Questions in the source record

Verify the exact 2021 induction ceremony date, the posthumous recipient wording, and a rights-cleared portrait.

Sources

  1. okmusichall.com/inductees/
  2. the-call-band.com/faq/news.html
  3. www.the-call-band.com/interviews/mike.html
  4. dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/api/collection/OKToday/id/7687/download
  5. www.pbs.org/video/september-3-2021-pqifma/