Taylor, Jesse 2006-01-21

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This is the second interview with Jesse Taylor, conducted by Andy Wilkinson. In this interview, Taylor discusses his time in the Joe Ely Band, touring with the Clash, and his artistic process later in life.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Jesse Taylor

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: January 21, 2006

Location: Austin, Texas

Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson

Length: 02:26:38


Abstract

Road stories; playing with the Ely Band, Growing popularity of the band; playing at the Cotton Club, Fights at the Cotton Club; “banditos story”, Getting the first label contract with MCA, European tour with Merle Haggard, Memorable tours, Meeting The Clash; touring with them, Playing in Lubbock with The Clash, Worst gig ever; playing at the Hollywood Palladium, Cutting Solo Albums, South Side Guitar Album creation, Jesse Taylor Describes his Playing Style, Next Steps Artistically: Painting, Road Stories; Lloyd and Jesse on the New Jersey Turnpike, Unique influence of Lubbock artists


Access Information

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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace

https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/217508


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