Industry changers

From Grammy-winning rockers to country superstars and early jazz pioneers, Oklahoma Citians have left their mark on nearly every genre of music and have changed the industry in remarkable ways. OKC is or has been home to a long list of musicians including Color Me Badd, Leona Mitchell, Hinder, Garth Brooks, Neal Schon, Nathan Followill and Kristen Chenoweth.  But since the city’s infancy, OKC residents have been changing the face of music. Take a stroll through Bricktown and you might discover Wanda Jackson Way, Charlie Christian Boulevard, Vince Gill Avenue and Flaming Lips Alley. The impact of these musical icons can be felt in not only Oklahoma City, but the entire world.