Sampson, Jimmy 2018-03-29

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This interview features Jimmy “Sticks” Sampson as he discusses playing music. In this interview Jimmy describes all the bands he has been a part of, and the Lubbock music scene.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Jimmy "Sticks" Sampson

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: March 29, 2018

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez

Length: 01:35:21 (1 hour 35 minutes)


Abstract

Basic information, family, growing up in Lubbock; Playing in a band after winning a talent show; Being called to play; Experiences he had with his band; How to distribute music that is recorded locally; Writing songs; lessons learned; Favorite venues; music genres; His children and grandchildren; his nickname

Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital

Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

Transcript: transcript available on dspace


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