In The First Person: July 2000

Ignoring Genre Divisions

Thursday, June 22, 2000, New York City

NewMusicBox Editor Frank J. Oteri visits composer/guitarist Gary Lucas at his home.

Interview transcribed by Lisa Kang

Poly-Stylism and Influences
Beginnings
Leonard Bernstein
Other Musical Heroes
Captain Beefheart
Literary Heroes
Establishing a Solo Career
Leader vs. Sideman
1930s Chinese Singers Other Vocal Heroes
Marketing Alternative Music
A NewMusicBox Exclusive: Gary Lucas Plays Live in Quicktime Video

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Gary Lucas
Photo by André Grossman, courtesy Gary Lucas

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