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This interview features Jeremiah Martinez as he talks about numerous bands and individuals he has played with during his career. Included in the mix are Art Tigerina, Grupo Vida, Jay Perez, Jimmie Edwards, Javier Galvan of FAMA, Eddie Gonzales, Shelly Lares, Ram, Stefani Montiel, and Ruben Ramos. He also talked about being a high-level baseball player at Monterey High School in Lubbock. He played for Coach Moegle and then Coach Dudley. He had accepted a scholarship to play baseball at Tech and then he suffered to injuries during high school. As part of his rehab he started working out extensively and eventually became a body builder. He discussed the body building lifestyle and what it took to prepare for competitions.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Jeremiah Martinez

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' November 2, 2022

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Daniel Sanchez

'''Length:''' 01:54:40 (1 hour 54 minutes)


==Abstract==
Introduction and background information; music; Playing with music icons; travelling for gigs; Running his own business; Being grounded; Learning how to play the bass; baseball and Coach Moegle; Comparison of Coach Moegle and Jay Perez; practice; Perfecting your craft; group chemistry; How COVID impacted him; Lubbock economy; His children; bodybuilding; Why he started bodybuilding; competing in bodybuilding; Closing discussion about musical talent
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==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital 

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/373972>

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