Richardson, Eddie P. 2010-09-22
Besides co-founding The Southwest Digest, Eddie Richardson was a well-known musician. He speaks about different experiences within his music career and other famous musicians he played with over the years.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Eddie P. Richardson
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Date: September 22, 2010
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 01:16:35
Abstract
Background; Born in Carrollton, Mississippi; Beginning of interest in music; Junior high school band; Innovative instruments; Musical background; Band’s performed with (photo); “Chitlin’ circuit”; Segregation in music; Playing for the circuit; Gene McCormick; Other musicians at the time; Memories of Ike Turner; Percy Mayfield; Johnny Ace; B. B. King; Memories from adulthood; Air Force Service; Move to Lubbock, Texas; Music life in Lubbock; Fun anecdotes; Music experiences; Differences between races in music; Playing with other musicians; Ending music career; Basics of music; Views on good music; Favorite and least favorite keys; Melodies and musical timing; Song composing; Stories from the “Chitlin’ circuit”; Other recollections; Selfish band leaders; Children’s musical experience; Talk about the photograph; Other musicians.
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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room
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