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Ladies and Gentlemen, The Diamond Ballroom!
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How in the world do you lose track of a black dude named "Fats" in a snowstorm in Oklahoma? What does Megadeth, Fats Domino, Pantera and Conway Twitty have in common? Find out here!
We look at the history of The Diamond Ballroom, a music venue in Oklahoma City. Ross Wood, who grew up on the same street as the host, provides background information about the Diamond and its significance in the local music scene from his insider's perspective. They discuss various events and concerts that took place at the Diamond, anecdotes and stories from experiences at the Diamond Ballroom and in the music industry in general. Ross talks about encounters with famous musicians like Leon Russell, David Allen Coe, Conway Twitty and Tammy Wynette. He also discusses the rise of the Diamond, the impact of the Urban Cowboy era, and the resurgence of country music in the late 80s.
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