Artist Info: Junior Markham

James Keys Markham (March 16, 1941 – September 21, 2018) was an American harmonica player and singer. Inducted into both the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, he is considered a pioneer of the "Tulsa sound".

Early life

James Keys Markham was born and raised in Pryor, Oklahoma. His parents were Elisabeth and James Clarence Markham. Markham never completed high school, but dropped out. Markham listened to blues radio and records of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley. [read more...]