Leon Russell collection donated to proposed OK POP museum

 
BY WAYNE GREENE - Tulsa World | Modified: January 29, 2013 at 11:08 pm | Published: January 30, 2013   

A collection of more than 4,500 pieces of Leon Russell memorabilia has been donated to the proposed Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture — contingent on the state’s coming up with a $42.5 million bond issue to build the museum, called OK POP.

photo - Music icon Leon Russell, right, talks Tuesday during an announcement that a compilation of his archive and memorabilia will be housed at the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture. Photo by MICHAEL WYKE, Tulsa World
Music icon Leon Russell, right, talks Tuesday during an announcement that a compilation of his archive and memorabilia will be housed at the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture. Photo by MICHAEL WYKE, Tulsa World

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Russell attended a news conference Tuesday to announce the donation by Houston oilman Steve Todoroff. The 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee said he was pleased with the plans to include...
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