Wilkinson, Andy 2014-03-18

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This interview features Lubbock musician and artist in residence at the Southwest Collection, Andy Wilkinson. Wilkinson talks about growing up in the Lubbock area, working at the Piggly Wiggly, and his career in law enforcement both in Texas and in Colorado. Andy also discusses his career in finance and his pursuit of his art.


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Andy Wilkinson

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Date: March 18, 2014

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Cathy Jung

Length: 03:19:41


Abstract

Background, Early art and music, Getting a guitar, Working at the Piggly Wiggly, Interests in high school, Meeting wife, Learning guitar and writing music, College and the police force, Work environment at the Lakewood Police Department, Reassessing career plans and quitting graduate school, Music and poetry, Leaving Dad’s business, Quitting job and pursuing music, Playing gigs, Writing My Cowboy’s Gift, Developing a knowledge of poetry, Women in the West, Ideas for plays, Current book project and continued discussion about writing, Traveling and conducting interviews, Lank Spangler, LA, Nashville, and songwriting, Children, Book by OU press, Celebrities and awards ceremony, Playing music in Lubbock, Women in songwriting, Creative process and writing about Cynthia Ann Parker


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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room



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