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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