Brown, Ronald C., 1945-

Chava Sanderson interviews Johnny Preston, part 1.
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.

Photo taken during oral history interview conducted by Jeannene Herber.

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.

Jeannene Herber interviews Tommy Foote, part 2.
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.

Jeannene Herber interviews Tommy Foote, part 1.
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.

Photo taken during oral history interview conducted by Jeannene Herber.

Photo taken during oral history interview conducted by Jeannene Herber.

Jeannene Herber interviews Darrell Staedtler.
Tape 1 Side A: Staedtler discusses growing up and the musical influences he had, specifically Texas music. He speaks of his summers in Nashville and singing at the Grand Ole Opry. He shares his approach to song writing. He also discusses his experience with Kent Finlay on Cheatham Street. Interviewer mentions several people who have been influenced by Darrell's song writing. Darrell gives advice to people pursuing music and talks about the politics in music.
Side B: Staedtler talks about his trip to Nashville with George Strait and Kent Finlay. He discusses country music artists who have recorded his songs, including Strait. He shares opinions on current music, and discusses the awards on his wall. Staedtler finishes the interview with how social change influenced his music and the future of Texas music.

Tape 2 Side A: Staedtler continues to talk about Texas music and his song writing tips. He gives his opinions on recording music today as technology is advancing and how it’s affecting Nashville. He describes some of his personal achievements and interesting experiences in his career. He explains how drugs have affected his fellow musicians and its influence in music. He then describes a conflict he had with Willie Nelson. Staedtler concludes by showing the interviewer his wood flutes, playing for her, and describing the time in his life when he made them.
Side B is blank.

Jeannene Herber interviews Darrell Staedtler, part 3.
Tape 2 Side A: Staedtler continues to talk about Texas music and his song writing tips. He gives his opinions on recording music today as technology is advancing and how it’s affecting Nashville. He describes some of his personal achievements and interesting experiences in his career. He explains how drugs have affected his fellow musicians and its influence in music. He then describes a conflict he had with Willie Nelson. Staedtler concludes by showing the interviewer his wood flutes, playing for her, and describing the time in his life when he made them.
Side B is blank.

Jeannene Herber interviews Darrell Staedtler, part 2.
Side B: Staedtler talks about his trip to Nashville with George Strait and Kent Finlay. He discusses country music artists who have recorded his songs, including Strait. He shares opinions on current music, and discusses the awards on his wall. Staedtler finishes the interview with how social change influenced his music and the future of Texas music.