Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Oklahoma Historical Society was thrilled to host the book release for “Washita Love Child: The Rise of Indigenous Rock Star Jesse Ed Davis” (2024) by Douglas K. Miller on the evening of Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Dr. Miller shared his research on Jesse Ed Davis, a Kiowa/Comanche guitarist who collaborated with music legends such as Bob Dylan, B.B. King, and John Lennon. The book chronicles Davis’s rise from Oklahoma to international fame in the 1960s and 70s, examining his artistic influence and contributions to music history.
Support for the event was provided by OKPOP. This program was funded in part by Oklahoma Humanities (OH) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the program do not necessarily represent those of OH or NEH.
The Oklahoma Historical Society was thrilled to host the book release for “Washita Love Child: The Rise of Indigenous Rock Star Jesse Ed Davis” (2024) by Douglas K. Miller on the evening of Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Dr. Miller shared his research on Jesse Ed Davis, a Kiowa/Comanche guitarist who collaborated with music legends such as Bob Dylan, B.B. King, and John Lennon. The book chronicles Davis’s rise from Oklahoma to international fame in the 1960s and 70s, examining his artistic influence and contributions to music history.
Support for the event was provided by OKPOP. This program was funded in part by Oklahoma Humanities (OH) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the program do not necessarily represent those of OH or NEH.
