Nunn, Gary P. 2012-08-21

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General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Gary P. Nunn

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Date: August 21, 2012

Location: Smithwick, Texas

Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson

Length: 01:38:31


Abstract

Resides in Smithwick, Noah Smithwick and Texas History, Gary discusses making Viva Terlingua and working in Luckenbach, Talks about playing in Genesee, Discusses the logistics of making a record in Luckenbach, Gary reflects on making the record and its success, Gary tells the story of how Viva Terlingua got its name, Gary and Andy discuss the spirit of Viva Terlingua reflecting an area and era, Discuss the importance of submitting to the art, Gary talks about how he got into music and playing in bands in high school, Gary inspired him to start playing bass guitar, Talks about moving to California in the mid sixties to play with the Sparkles, Discusses being drafted and dropping out of school, Gary talks about his abilities as a songwriter and arranger, Andy and Gary talk about techniques and the dynamics of a good performance


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