Asleep at the Wheel on artistic identity, the vow of poverty, and why the geographic imperative is BS.
Ray Benson is an absolute pillar of American music, a nine-time GRAMMY winner whose band, Asleep at the Wheel, has defined western swing for over half a century. In this conversation, we talk with Ray about the "geographical imperative," rebuilding his career from a broke-down bus to a musical institution, and the delicate balance between the craft of music and the business of image. This is an exploration of longevity, team building, and the importance of finding a "moral compass" in leadership.
In This Episode:
Ray Benson
Asleep at the Wheel
Peter, Paul, and Mary
Pete Seeger…
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