Brown, Ronald C., 1945-

Alberto Coss interviews Claus D Heide, part 1.
Side A: Claus opens with his earliest musical memories and the musical influences he had in Germany, which include singing in the military and singing societies. When he moved to the United States, he joined the Beethoven Maennerchor, in which he describes the society and the German music in Texas. He talks about the differences in singing in Texas versus in Germany. He talks about his accomplishments and interesting experiences he's had in the Maennerchor. He discusses how Texas has altered his singing and his interests in music. He describes his position as president of the Maennerchor and what his duties are. He shares about the Chorgemeinschaft of Texas and how they will be touring the world.

Chava Sanderson interviews Robert Summers.
Tape 1 Side A: Robert (Bobby) talks about his early memories of music and the musical influences he had growing up. This includes his first band and the gigs he played before he graduated high school. He tells the story about how he made it from Washington to Texas, and how Texas music influenced the rest of his music career. He explains how his music career affected his family life and about how the music business is not an easy profession. He discusses interesting and obnoxious people he has played with, and then finishes with discussing his feelings on how he never made a hit.
Side B: Bobby starts off talking about going back to school for a degree in journalism. He discusses the importance in practicing music. He talks about his business with Roy Head. Bobby shares his favorite songs and types of music. He talks about what he's doing for his current career and about the artists he has played with recently, including Robert Frith and Scott McGrill. He gives his advice to young people wanting to pursue the music industry. He briefly discusses his time playing around the world. He shares his opinions on the future of Texas music, his love for Texas music, and describes the Austin music scene.
Tape 2 Side A: Bobby compares the music scene in Austin to Nashville and other musical cities. He discusses his songwriting skills and talks about the types of music he likes to listen to. He describes his role in the gigs he plays in now.

Chava Sanderson interviews Robert Summers, part 3.
Tape 2 Side A: Bobby compares the music scene in Austin to Nashville and other musical cities. He discusses his songwriting skills and talks about the types of music he likes to listen to. He describes his role in the gigs he plays in now.

Chava Sanderson interviews Robert Summers, part 2.
Side B: Bobby starts off talking about going back to school for a degree in journalism. He discusses the importance in practicing music. He talks about his business with Roy Head. Bobby shares his favorite songs and types of music. He talks about what he's doing for his current career and about the artists he has played with recently, including Robert Frith and Scott McGrill. He gives his advice to young people wanting to pursue the music industry. He briefly discusses his time playing around the world. He shares his opinions on the future of Texas music, his love for Texas music, and describes the Austin music scene.

Chava Sanderson interviews Robert Summers, part 1.
Tape 1 Side A: Robert (Bobby) talks about his early memories of music and the musical influences he had growing up. This includes his first band and the gigs he played before he graduated high school. He tells the story about how he made it from Washington to Texas, and how Texas music influenced the rest of his music career. He explains how his music career affected his family life and about how the music business is not an easy profession. He discusses interesting and obnoxious people he has played with, and then finishes with discussing his feelings on how he never made a hit.

Photo taken during oral history interview conducted by Chava Sanderson.

Photo taken during oral history interview conducted by Chava Sanderson.

Chava Sanderson interviews Johnny Preston.
Tape 1 Side A: Preston begins with his memories of his childhood and the musical influences he had growing up. In college, he had a band that ended up having a hit song one year into their career. He talks about being on the road for touring and how hard it can be. He discusses the music business and how he was making money. He discusses working with labels and producers, and the politics behind it. He describes his time in Europe as a musician.
Side B begins with minutes of silence.
Side B: Johnny continues talking about the fans in Europe. He then talks about the Big Bopper and his family. He discusses what the Swamp Pop book contains. He talks about what he doing with his career currently. Then he gives advice to young people wanting to get into the music industry. Lastly, he shares his thoughts on the future of Texas music and its artists.

Tape 2 Side A: Preston talks about today's radio programming and its politics. He describes how he enjoys the support of fans and how much fun he has. He explains how difficult traveling can be, especially after 9/11/2001. He describes his time in Sweden and talks about his family's musical interests. He talks about gigs he's going to do currently and complains about allergies for a bit. They finish the interview and then talk casually.
SIde B is blank.

Chava Sanderson interviews Johnny Preston, part 3.
Tape 2 Side A: Preston talks about today's radio programming and its politics. He describes how he enjoys the support of fans and how much fun he has. He explains how difficult traveling can be, especially after 9/11/2001. He describes his time in Sweden and talks about his family's musical interests. He talks about gigs he's going to do currently and complains about allergies for a bit. They finish the interview and then talk casually.
SIde B is blank.

Chava Sanderson interviews Johnny Preston, part 2.
Side B begins with minutes of silence.
Side B: Johnny continues talking about the fans in Europe. He then talks about the Big Bopper and his family. He discusses what the Swamp Pop book contains. He talks about what he doing with his career currently. Then he gives advice to young people wanting to get into the music industry. Lastly, he shares his thoughts on the future of Texas music and its artists.