Flewellyn, D.G. 2022-10-06
This interview features D.G. Flewellyn as he discusses his family and the influence they had on him and his career in music. Flewellyn describes his attraction to music and why he selected the drums as his instrument in middle school. He moves on to recount coming to Texas Tech University, and being a member of the band, and transitioning to playing the guitar. He mentions the early days of his career and how people like John Sprott encouraged him to pursue music as a career. Other topics discussed include the Lubbock venues during the late 1970s through the 1990s, and the impact of COVID-19.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: D.G. Flewellyn
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: October 6, 2022
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:55:25 (1 hour 55 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and family background; his father; His mother; early interest in music; Learning that the drums were his preferred instrument; learning to play guitar; Photographs; the Lubbock music scene; Getting a scholarship; attending Texas Tech; Playing in front of an audience; Some of the toughest gigs he’s played; COVID-19; The current Lubbock music scene; Perfecting his playing and finding his own play style; Writing songs based on his past; making his own home studio; Learning how to make compositions
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace
Related Interview: Flewellyn, D.G. 2001-08-21
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