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Steve Ripley Inducted Posthumously into Oklahoma Music Hall

7/26/2025

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Steve Ripley, the talented musician and co-founder of The Tractors, left us on January 3, 2019. His legacy will shine brightly as he is set to be posthumously inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame on August 1 at the OKPOP Museum in Tulsa. Renowned for his impact on the Red Dirt music scene, Ripley also crafted guitars for many celebrated artists.

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Story summary

Steve Ripley, the talented musician and co-founder of The Tractors, left us on January 3, 2019. His legacy will shine brightly as he is set to be posthumously inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame on August 1 at the OKPOP Museum in Tulsa. Renowned for his impact on the Red Dirt music scene, Ripley also crafted guitars for many celebrated artists.