Livingston, Bob 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
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Bob Livingston
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Date: October 07, 2008
Location: Austin, Texas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 01:58:12
Abstract
Bob recounts how he got connected with Three Faces West, Moving to California, Bob talks about meeting Michael Martin Murphey, Playing with Murphey after losing his record deal, Bob’s first meeting with Bob Johnston, What it was like to record with Bob Johnston, Leaving Murphey to play with Ray Hubbard, Returning to play with Murphey, Recording at the old cleaners in Austin, What it was like to play with both Jerry Jeff Walker and Murphey, The early Gonzo Band and rehearsing at Bob’s house in Lake Travis, Moving back to Austin and making the record in Luckenbach, Officially becoming The Lost Gonzos Band, Leaving Jerry Jeff in 1976, Bob tells humorous stories about touring, Back with Capitol making third and fourth records, Getting dropped from Capitol in 1978 and playing with Hubbard, The return of Jerry Jeff
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