Lost Gonzo Band

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The Lost Gonzo Band
GenresCountry rock, progressive country
Years active1972-present

The Lost Gonzo Band was an American country rock and progressive country band that was founded in 1972. The band toured and recorded with other musicians in Texas, including Jerry Jeff Walker, Michael Martin Murphey, and Ray Wylie Hubbard. They were the musicians on such albums as Murphey's Geronimo's Cadillac, Cosmic Cowboy Souvenir, and Jerry Jeff's Viva Terlingua. The original members of the band were Bob Livingston, Gary P. Nunn, John Inmon, Kelly Dunn, Tomas Ramirez and Donny Dolan. Over the years, the band has also included Paul Pearcy, Craig D. Hillis, Herbert Steiner, Mike Holleman, Michael McGeary, Bobby Smith, Lloyd Maines, Radoslav Lorković, and Riley Osbourn.

The Lost Gonzo Band released three albums in the 1970s: Lost Gonzo Band (1975) and Thrills (1976) on

Village Voice critic Robert Christgau
wrote:

"Jerry Jeff Walker's backup band transcends its own roots to offer the best evidence to date for

Peter Townshend's 'Tattoo' in its understated rock and roll eloquence."[1]

All of the members of the original band still have active music careers and occasionally reunite for concerts. Under the direction of manager, D Foster, The Lost Gonzo Band returned to the stage for the first time in nine years for a sold out show at Gruene Hall October 22, 2021. The lineup included original members Gary P Nunn on guitar, Bob Livingston on bass, John Inmon on lead guitar and Steady Freddie Krc on drums. Texas musicians Steve Layne on guitar and David Webb on keyboards rounded out the group.

Discography

  • The Lost Gonzo Band (MCA Records); 1975
  • Thrills (MCA Records); 1976
  • Signs of Life (Capitol Records); 1977
  • Rendezvous (Vireo); 1992
  • Hands of Time (Vireo); 1995
  • Dead Armadillos (
    Demon Records
    ); 1998

References

  1. ^ Christgau, Robert (August 18, 1975). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. Retrieved March 1, 2019.

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