Charlie Robison Accessions
Scope and Contents
The archive of singer-songwriter, Charlie Robison spans 1989-2014. Included are song lyrics, photographs, flyers, posters, and scrapbooks. The bulk of the collection is comprised of the 8 scrapbooks dating from 1989-2002 that include numerous photographs, newspaper and magazine articles, and memorabilia. Of note is the circa 1992 photo album that includes childhood pictures of Robison with his mother and siblings, as well as many snapshots from early performances with Two Hoots and a Holler, and ticket stubs from concerts Robison attended
Dates
- 1989 - 2014
Creator
- Robison, Charlie (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials from the Wittliff Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. The user assumes responsibility for determining copyright status, obtaining permission to publish, and abiding by U.S. copyright laws. https://www.thewittliffcollections.txstate.edu/research/visit/policies/publication.html
Biographical Note
Singer-songwriter Charlie Robison was born September 1, 1964, in Houston and raised on his family's ranch in Bandera, Texas. By age 15, Robison began writing his own material, and eventually performed in Austin bands Chaparral and Two Hoots and a Holler, as well as the Millionaire Playboys. Robison attended then-Southwest Texas State University and played football until an injury ended his career. He moved to Austin and made his solo debut in 1995 with "Bandera." "Life of the Party" followed in 1998. In 2000, he teamed up with his brother, Bruce, and fellow Texan, Jack Ingram, and released "Unleashed Live." "Step Right Up," his second studio album, was issued in spring 2001. "Good Times" (2004) "Beautiful Day"(2009) and "High Life" (2013) followed, as well as two live albums: "Live" (2003), and "Live at Billy Bob's Texas" (2013). In 2018, Robison retired from performing due to complications from surgery. He and ex-wife, Emily Erwin of The Chicks, have 3 children together.
Extent
4 Linear Feet
4 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Metadata Rights Declarations
- The descriptive data created for this finding aid is licensed under the CC0 Creative Commons license and is free for use without restriction.
Abstract
The archive of singer-songwriter, Charlie Robison spans 1989-2014. Included are song lyrics, photographs, flyers, posters, and scrapbooks. The bulk of the collection is comprised of the 8 scrapbooks dating from 1989-2002 that include numerous photographs, newspaper and magazine articles, and memorabilia. Of note is the circa 1992 photo album that includes childhood pictures of Robison with his mother and siblings, as well as many snapshots from early performances with Two Hoots and a Holler, and ticket stubs from concerts Robison attended
Physical Location
Materials may be stored off-site. Advance notice is required for use: https://www.thewittliffcollections.txstate.edu/research/makearesearchappointment.html.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Charlie Robison, 2019
- Title
- Guide to the Charlie Robison Accessions
- Author
- Katie Salzmann
- Date
- 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
- 2021: Revised for ArchivesSpace by Katie Salzmann
Repository Details
Part of the The Wittliff Collections Repository
