Tag: Elton John

A couple of months ago in this space, I wrote about a then-upcoming event at Tulsa’s Will Rogers High School auditorium, honoring the musical legacy of one of its most famous alumni, Leon Russell. The tribute concert included the dedication of the refurbished Baldwin piano that Russell played in the ’50s for the amusement of his high school peers during their...

The BOK Center in Tulsa enters February with a variety of concerts and events appealing to entertainment lovers of all ages. The basketball-wielding Harlem Globetrotters take on their continued rivals, the Generals, at 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Tickets start at $23. Kelly Clarkson, one of the most successful American Idol alums, makes a stop on her Meaning of Life Tour with...

If you’re reading this anytime after Feb. 9, then you know – or can easily find out – whether Sir Elton John paid a visit to Will Rogers High School while he was in town for his concert at Tulsa’s BOK Center that same day. Why would a rock music megastar want to take the time to drop by a...