Interview with Tommy Foote, May 24, 2005 - transcript

Jeannene Herber interviews Tommy Foote.
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.
*Side B begins with minutes of silence until it starts again. I started recording later. Audio starts thirty seconds into recording.
Side B: Tommy gives his thoughts on the social political impact on country music. He talks about his favorite musicians and why he admires them. He then shares a story about George Jones. He finishes the interview with laying out a timeline of his career and life.