Oklahoma Musicians

Hall of Fame history

Nolen “Nokie” Edwards

OHS identifies Nole Floyd 'Nokie' Edwards as a Ventures founder/guitarist whose Oklahoma birth and family music background preceded his national career. The current OMHOF page spells the first name 'Nolen'; that spelling is preserved.

Oklahoma connection

Born in Lahoma, Oklahoma; OHS documents the birthplace and Oklahoma family/music connection.

Recognition

The captured Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame roster places this entry under 2011.

Questions in the source record

Confirm whether the Hall intentionally used 'Nolen' or whether it is a roster typo; retain both forms without silently overwriting the official string.

Sources

  1. okmusichall.com/inductees/;
  2. www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry
  3. theventures.com/about/;
  4. rockhall.com/inductees/ventures/