Side A: Foote begins by discussing his childhood background and musical influences he had as he grew up in Texas. He talks about the Texas music scene in the earlier days of his career and working with George Strait. He describes the rise to fame with Strait and talks about his memories of that time. He states that drug and alcohol use did not have a negative affect on him and his band members. He talks about today's music industry and gives advice for those in it. He gives his opinions on Texas music and what the future may hold. Foote shares his opinions on musicians moving to Nashville and about the city itself.
Part 2 of the audio is available here: https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/24867
Full transcript available here: https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/24869
A photograph taken during this interview is available here: https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/24869
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