Crossroads of Music Oral History Collection
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Item Jesse "Guitar" Taylor oral history interview(2005-12-12)Item Jesse "Guitar" Taylor oral history interview (2006).(2006-01-21)Item Bob Livingston oral history interview 2008-10-07(2008-10-07)Bob Livingston discusses his introduction to Michael Murphey, the subsequent tour and breakup, his involvement and gigs with Ray Hubbard, and later experiences playing with Jerry Jeff Walker. He delves into the formation of the Lost Gonzo Band, recounting the cut records and tours and frustrations that would lead to the band breakup. He concludes discussing his reunification with the Ray Hubbard band and Jerry Jeff Walker.Item Bob Livingston oral history interview 2008-10-08(2008-10-08)Bob Livingston discusses his early musical influences, his experience running The Attic, and his musical career after the disbandment of The Gonzos. He delves into his international tours in India and concludes with stories from his tour around the United States in the mid-nineties.Item Bob Livingston oral history interview 2008-10-29(2008-10-29)Bob Livingston reflects on the influence of his older brother Donald on his music and his interaction and inspiration from Joe Ely. He then switches to discuss the music he wrote in India and the process he went through integrating themes of West and East into his performances. He closes with thoughts on the creative process he follows when writing songs. He delves into the formation of the Lost Gonzo Band, recounting the cut records and tours and frustrations that would lead to the band breakup. He concludes discussing his reunification with the Ray Hubbard band and Jerry Jeff WalkerItem Michael Martin Murphey oral history interview 2009-05-05(2009-05-05)This interview features singer/songwriter Michael Martin Murphey. Murphey discusses his background, career in songwriting with Screen Gems, and recording his own albums. Murphey also talks about writing a rock opera and his inspiration for the song, “Boy from the Country.”Item Michael Martin Murphey oral history interview 2009-05-06(2009-05-06)This interview features Michael Martin Murphey. Murphey discusses his early interest in music and how he developed as a musician and writer. Murphey further discusses his playing technique, songwriting, and influences.Item Bob Livingston oral history interview 2010-03-31(2010-03-31)In this interview, Bob Livingston discusses his career as a musician and how he got to where he is currently. Bob explains meeting Joe Ely, growing musically, and travelling abroad to play music.Item Bob Livingston oral history interview 2010-06-29(2010-06-29)This is a video for the Austin Music Connection, interviewed by Jeff Tavares.Item Bob Livingston oral history interview 2010-06-30(2010-06-30)Bob Livingston talks about his career as a musician.Item Alan Munde oral history interview 2011-12-08(2011-12-08)This interview features banjo player Alan Munde. Munde discusses growing up in Oklahoma, playing sports in school, and attending the University of Oklahoma. Munde describes his growing interest in bluegrass music and his experiences playing the banjo with different groups.Item Alan Munde oral history interview 2011-12-09(2011-12-09)This interview features banjo player Alan Munde. Munde discusses going to California and playing at Dinseyland. Munde also talks about recording albums with Country Gazette and touring in Europe.Item Alan Munde oral history interview 2012-03-02(2012-03-02)This interview features banjo player Alan Munde. Munde discusses his tours in Europe with his bandmates. Munde also discusses recording and the way the industry has changed.Item Alan Munde oral history interview 2012-03-03(2012-03-03)This interview features banjo player Alan Munde. Alan continues to discuss his work with Country Gazette in terms of both recording and performing. Munde also talks about moving to Levelland, Texas, to begin teaching at South Plains College.Item Alan Munde oral history interview 2012-06-13(2012-06-13)This interview features banjo player Alan Munde. Munde discusses teaching at South Plains College as part of their bluegrass program and working with various students during his time at the college. Munde also talks about teaching methods more specifically and the work environment at South Plains.Item Alan Munde oral history interview 2012-08-22(2012-08-22)This interview features banjo player Alan Munde. Munde discusses doing workshops, developing a series of video instructions, and writing a book on West Texas musicians.Item Lucky Floyd oral history interview(2012-10-11)This interview features Harold “Lucky” Floyd, drummer of the rock and roll band “The Sparkles.” A native of Seagraves, Texas, Lucky discusses his early life and how he became involved in music. He recounts his career with The Sparkles, their rise to fame in the mid-1960s, and his later years as a high school band director.Item Royce Franklin oral history interview(2013-03-07)This interview features Royce Franklin. Franklin discusses guitar and fiddle music and the various musicians he has worked with during his time in music. Franklin also talks about fiddle contests and his involvement with the contests, particularly in Weiser, Idaho.Item Frank E. McCulloch Jr. oral history interview(2013-11-13)Frank McCulloch discusses his early life, his career in teaching, as well as his careers as a singer of Mexican and New Mexican folk songs and as a visual artist.Item Ernest Pompeo and Tsenre Deveraux(2013-11-14)This interview features Ernest Pompeo and his daughter Tsenre Deveraux, who discuss their lives, upbringing, their experiences in the business world, and the career of their relative, the painter Anna Keener Wilton.