[3] The Diamond Ballroom continues to provide Oklahoma City with a place to see live music and touring musicians.

The band performed at the Grand Opening in 1964 and was showcased weekly for the next 10 years, having a Friday and Saturday night residency.

[6] Notable performances in the 1960s and 1970s included: Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, Wanda Jackson, Conway Twitty, Charley Pride, Buck Owens, Hank Williams, Jr., David Allan Coe, Jerry Lee Lewis along with many others.

Traditionally a home for country-western swing music, the Diamond began to associate with local promoters who booked notable rock n' roll and metal acts of the time.

Artists included: Pantera, Slayer, Megadeth, White Zombie, Sepultura, The Cramps, Alice In Chains, Steve Vai, Stone Temple Pilots and countless others.