Interview with Aaron Allen. Transcript, two audio cassette tapes, and five CDs, May 24, 2005
Scope and Contents
Jack Kinslow interviews Aaron Allen. Tape 1 Side A: Aaron begins with his earliest memories of music and talks about his family. He discusses his earlier career and all the radio stations he would perform/work at in Texas. He covers more on the radio station, WOAI, sharing stories about his coworkers. He tells a story about one of Willie Nelson's groupies and how they gave him trouble through the years. Side B: Aaron Allen opens with a story about Henry Guerra. He shares a few stories about working at radio stations, including working with his friend Neil Merritt and also working during the President Kennedy assassination. He talks about Neil writing a hit song. He tells a humorous story about Roger Miller. Allen finishes up with discussing many of the songs he has written and recorded. Tape 2 Side A: Allen discusses his friendship with Willie Nelson and about the times he joined him on stage. He tells a story about Johnny Cash and discusses the work he did with Chet McIntyre. He discusses Texas songwriters and the people who have recorded his songs. Side B: Aaron Allen talks about charisma in famous country artists and how socio-politics have affected his music in regard to his controversial songs. He finishes the interview by speaking about his relationship with God, religion, and the concept of time in the universe.
Dates
- May 24, 2005
Creator
- From the Collection: Brown, Ronald C., 1945- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 2 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the The Wittliff Collections Repository