Rios, Gerardo "J.C." 2021-10-18

This interview features Gerardo Rios as he discusses his life playing music. In this interview Mr. Rios describes how he got his start in music before moving on to recalling bands and other musicians he’s played with and that made an impact on him.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Gerardo "J.C." Rios

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: October 18, 2021

Location: via phone

Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez

Length: 00:55:19 (55 minutes)

Abstract

Introduction and background information; Getting his first guitar and learning to play; Forming a band; “Bozo Teijino”; Brent Adkins and getting gigs; Music being a spiritual thing; losing his mother; Losing a close friend; closing discussion

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/10605/375708 >

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