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Ray Benson is the former host of the Texas Music Scene TV show. In an interview, Benson said that when he was on the Board of Directors for Austin City Limits, he urged them to start a spin-off show that focused on Texas bands because Austin City Limits had grown beyond its original scope to become an international show.
In 1970, singer and guitarist Ray Benson formed Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel while farmsitting in the tiny town of Paw Paw, West Virginia. Benson and his bandmates eventually became a ...
Mar 12, 2021 · The leader of the Western-swing group Asleep at the Wheel talks about his group's history, challenges and achievements in a revealing interview. He shares his memories of the band's wild half-century ride, from the hippie-country scene to the Grammys, and his passion for health care for Austin musicians.
Oct 4, 2021 · Learn about the legendary Texan Ray Benson, who started his career in Philadelphia and became a Grammy-winning Western Swing star. See his memorabilia and hear his stories at the Wittliff Collections exhibit in San Marcos.
Feb 24, 2024 · The frontman of the legendary country-swing band Asleep at the Wheel reveals his plans for the future, including a three-year touring schedule and a reggae record with Bob Dylan's bassist. He also shares his reggae versions of classics like "On the Road Again" and "Route 66".
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Ray Benson, the founder and leader of the band Asleep at the Wheel, reflects on 50 years of playing Western swing music in Texas and beyond. Learn about his musical influences, his bandmates, his Grammy Awards, and his COVID-19 experience.
