Bob “Bobby Greenshoes” Parker was nominated by OBHOF members David Berntson, Scott Ellison & Bob Wallace. Here is a short summary of his career of over 60 years experience as a blues guitarist, singer, composer, and recording artist:

• Played guitar and sang with the Notions 1989-1997
• Solo blues shows 1991-1997
• El Bob & X-Wray featuring Mike Bruce 1991-1994
• Played guitar and sang with the Oscillators 1998-1999
• Played guitar and sang with Jr. Markham and the Jukes 2000-2005
• Played guitar and sings in a duo, the Duo-Sonics, with David Berntson, 2000-present
• Played guitar and sings with the Retro Rockets, 2021-present
• Blues educator with David Berntson, serving thousands of students in Oklahoma and across the country since 2005
• Provides music education classes in conjunction with the Bob Dylan Center to Tulsa area schools 2023-present

Hi lengthy discography includes:

• Bob Childers – I Ain’t No Jukebox – 1979
• The Notions – Nobody Knows – 1994
• The Notions – 45rpm – Oooh Baby/Santa Boogie
• Mike Bruce – unreleased CD – Dixie
• Duo-Sonics – Tavern Tan – 2006
• Bobby “Greenshoes” Parker – Keep Cool Little Baby – 2010
• Phil Seymour – Phil Seymour – 2011
• Duo-Sonics – N URTOWN – 2015
• Bobby “Greenshoes” Parker – (Just Can’t) Tell Her No – 2023

Bob Parker’s love of the blues, playing, writing, teaching and his relationships with countless blues players makes him a true Oklahoma blues treasure. Greenshoes is a Tulsa native, steeped in the Oklahoma blues tradition, and still performing regularly well into his 70’s. We feel it is time for Bob Parker to be recognized for his contributions to Oklahoma blues.