An exclusive interview with Legendary Drummer, Jamie Oldaker, presented by The Church Studio “Legends.”
James Oldaker was born September 5, 1951, in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is rock music, blues rock, and country music drummer and percussionist. He is an exponent of the shuffle style. He is married to Mary Billings-Oldaker. One of the first bands that Oldaker was a member of was called The Rogues Five in 1965. The Rogues Five saw regional success and opened for popular bands such as The Doors. After a stint in Bob Seger's band and The Gap Band, Oldaker joined Eric Clapton in 1974 during the recording of 461 Ocean Boulevard.
Oldaker has also recorded with musicians such as The Bellamy Brothers, Asleep at the Wheel, Peter Frampton, Stephen Stills, Leon Russell, Ace Frehley, Freddie King, The Bee Gees and the Tractors. In August 2005, Oldaker released Mad Dogs & Okies on Concord Records, a collection of tunes celebrating the music and musicians of Oklahoma, which he produced. Collaborators include Eric Clapton, Vince Gill, J. J. Cale, Willie Nelson, Ronnie Dunn, Bonnie Bramlett, and Joe and Ellen.
Jamie was an advocate for young musicians, music education, and founder and co-host with his wife of MOJO Fest, an outdoor festival. Jamie lost his courageous battle to cancer on July 16, 2020.
Location: The Church Studio, Pre-Renovation (2018) in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Artists: Jamie Oldaker. Mr. Oldaker is known for his work with the Gap Band, Bob Seger, Leon. Russell, Peter Frampton, The Tractors, and Eric Clapton
Producer: Teresa Knox
Edited By: Grassfire Creative
Photo Credits: Phil Clarkin Photography, Jamie and Mary Oldaker, Teresa Knox, Church Studio Archive, OKPOP, Walt Richmond, Terry Harvey Maltbia
Artists Mentioned in this Interview:
Leon Russell
Eric Clapton
Bob Seger
Dick (Dickie) Sims
Jim Byfield
Bucky Young
Mike Bruce
Pat Ryan
Tommy Lokey
Buddy Jones
Denny Cordell
George Harrison
J.J. Cale
Ambrose Campbell
Aston Francis Barrett
Wailers
Glyn Johns
Georgie Fame
Jim Keltner
Jim Gordon
David Briggs
Carl Radle
Chuck Blackwell
Marcy Levy
Phil Driscoll
Roscoe Smith
Rita Coolidge
The Gap Band
Robert Stigwood
Bee Gees
Cream
Phoebe Snow
Peter Tosh
Roger Linn
Shelter Records
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