The Capital Of Western Swing - Oklahoma Magazine

The Capital Of Western Swing - Oklahoma Magazine

John Wooley tells the story of how Tulsa became the capital of western swing, as told to him by O. W. Mayo, business manager for Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys and Johnnie Lee Wills and His Boys. Mayo got involved with Bob Wills and his band in Waco and was with them for their search for a new home base, out of reach of the influence of Pappy O'Daniel. The magic combination was the band, a big ballroom (Cain's), and a broadcasting blowtorch (KVOO).