Moyers, Wally Jr. 2001-06-19

This interview features Wally Moyers Jr. as he discusses his love and passion for music. In this interview Moyers begins by describing his family and their musical background. He then moves on to explain how music has changed over time. Moyers also recount his father’s musical skills, teaching methods, and stories from his time in the business.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Wally Moyers Jr.

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: June 19, 2001

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Leslie Dutton

Length: 00:52:57

Abstract

Introduction and music in his family; What it was like to play in the early days and how it has changed; His father putting together a radio show and music in West Texas; Teaching the guitar; pitfalls of playing music; Stories from his dad’s time as a musician; Buddy Holly

Access Information

Original Recording Format: cassette and mini-disc

Recording Format Notes: available in reading room

Transcript: available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/364090>

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