Bobby Eaton - Tulsa Funk, Natalie Cole, and Charlie Wilson and The Gap Band
🟦 Episode Description
Bobby Eaton, musician and owner of KBOB 89.9 FM, joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to share his journey from Tulsa’s rich musical landscape to international stages with Natalie Cole and Bobby Womack. He reflects on his deep ties to Black Wall Street, early days with Charlie Wilson and The Gap Band, and the moments that shaped his lifelong mission to preserve culture through music.
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🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Bobby's roots in Tulsa and connection to Black Wall Street
- Early band days and nightlife with Charlie Wilson & The Gap Band
- Behind-the-scenes touring with Natalie Cole and Bobby Womack
- The real story behind “If You Think You’re Lonely Now”
- Launching KBOB 89.9 FM and giving back to Tulsa’s creative community
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🔗 Links & Mentions
- YouTube – Musicians Reveal
- Live365 Radio – Musicians Reveal
- KBOB 89.9 FM
- Eaton Out Band
- Musiciansreveal.com
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📝 Key Takeaways
- Bobby’s music and activism are rooted in Tulsa’s history and resilience
- His friendships with major funk artists shaped his musical voice
- The spontaneity of live music often creates timeless recordings
- KBOB is more than a station — it’s a community platform
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🎙️ Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley features legendary and emerging funk, R&B, and Prince-associated artists. On air since 1982 and now spanning five decades, the show was personally spotlighted by Prince on his website in 2004. He also gifted us the One Nite Alone box set in 2002 — before any other media outlet.
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