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Today we are thinking about power pop legend Dwight Twilley on what would have been his 75th birthday.

Twilley was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on this day in 1951. He attended Edison High School, and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. With drummer and vocalist Phil Seymour, he formed the Dwight Twilley Band, whose 1975 single “I’m on Fire” became a Top 20 hit and introduced his blend of Beatles-inspired melody, rockabilly energy, and Tulsa grit. Twilley later found solo success with “Girls” in 1984 and continued recording for decades through his own Big Oak Records label. His music remains a vital thread in Tulsa’s rock-and-roll story, connecting the city’s Shelter Records era to generations of songwriters.

Congrats, Sterlin! 🤩

Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/Mvskoke) has received the Peabody Trailblazer Award, recognizing his impact on television storytelling and his work centering Indigenous voices on screen.

From Reservation Dogs — the first U.S. television series with an all-Indigenous writers' room and directing team — to The Lowdown, Harjo has expanded what Indigenous stories can look like on television, blending humor, humanity, community, and place in ways that have resonated with audiences around the world.

The Trailblazer Award marks Harjo's third Peabody Award, following previous Peabody recognition for Reservation Dogs.

Presented by The Lowdown star Ethan Hawke at the 86th Annual Peabody Awards, the honor recognizes visionaries whose storytelling shapes culture and drives social change.

In announcing the award, Peabody praised Harjo for “expanding the possibilities of television storytelling while centering Indigenous voices with originality, humanity, and purpose.”

Accepting the award, Harjo reflected on the importance of creating opportunities for voices and perspectives that have historically been overlooked.

“Diversity isn't a handout. It's empowerment. It is telling someone that where they come from and who they are, they have an impact on people from other backgrounds.”

Harjo joins a list of previous Trailblazer Award recipients that includes Issa Rae, Quinta Brunson, and Questlove.

Following the ceremony, Harjo summed up the moment with a simple Instagram post:

“Ah snap.”

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