Oklahoma Musicians

Hall of Fame history

Jim Paul Blair

Jim Paul Blair was a singer, songwriter, banjo/guitar player, and member of the Neverly Brothers/Neverly Hillbillies. He worked on City Moon, Hankering for Hank, and Buddy Holly-related projects and was inducted posthumously after his 2020 death.

Oklahoma connection

Bluegrass Today reports that Blair attended Oklahoma State University, returned to Oklahoma in 1998, and became associated with the Okie from Muskogee identity and Oklahoma music projects.

Recognition

The captured Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame roster places this entry under 2022.

Questions in the source record

Verify full birth/death dates, formal OMHOF presentation date, posthumous recipient wording, and whether permission can be obtained from the credited photographer/publication.

Sources

  1. okmusichall.com/inductees/
  2. okmusichall.com/news/hall-of-fame-2022-induction-ceremony-and-concert/
  3. bluegrasstoday.com/keep-it-positive-jp-blair-inducted-into-the-oklahoma-music-hall-of-fame/