Balderrama, Robert Lee 2020-08-15
This interview features Robert Lee Balderrama as he discusses being a musician. In this interview, Balderrama describes what happened after having a number one hit, and his fall out with his agent. He then explains why the band broke up, and the subsequent reunions that they have had.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Robert Lee Balderrama
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: August 15, 2020
Location: via phone
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:37:49 (1 hour 37 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and having a song go number one; The Mysterians’ second album; losing faith in Neil Bogart; The car accident that affected their drummer; leaving their agent; and scrapping by; How he felt after the band face troubles and broke up; buying his parents a house; Meeting Joe King Carrasco and playing with his band; Touring again; Learning he has cancer; helping the homeless; Getting into Jazz; Closing remarks
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/10605/374909 >
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