Reyes, Jesse 2010-02-05
Jesse Reyes talks about his education at Texas Tech University and his music career. He is a former member of Los Premiers which was famous for its Chicano music in west Texas. The band was inducted into Buddy Holly Walk of Fame in 1997.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Jesse Reyes
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Date: February 05, 2010
Location: Midland, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:42:34
Abstract
Background; Born in Mitchell County, Texas; Parent’s background; Immigration to US; Father’s occupation; Reasons to move to Midland, Texas; Brother’s musical background; Growing up in Midland; Recollections of his childhood; Issues with summer jobs; Schooling at Midland; First time in a school; Other experiences at school; Experiences with racism; Junior high schooling; Issues between Hispanic and Anglo students; Transition during 1960’s; Getting to know about college education; Teachers who influenced him; College education; Reasons he got into Texas Tech University; Initial experiences; Making friends; Entertainment outlets; Lack of prejudices; College education (continued); About Kent Hance; About Los Tertulianos; Reasons he dropped out; Lack of money; Job and marriage; Other issues; Views on cost of education; Career in music; His experiences on playing guitar during his freshman year; Los Premiers; Formed a band 20 years later with stepson; Released a CD; Composing music; Inspirations; Lyrics; Disintegration of his group; About members of Los Premiers; Other musicians; Other recollections; About being inducted; Benefits of his education and musical inclinations; Experience on applying for FBI job; Other recollections (continued); Perks of his job at Houston; Determining his major; Prejudices at work; Occupations; About his values; Respect for all; Importance of knowing your background; About “Billy” Bidal Aguero.
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