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Bob Livingston | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Lynn Livingston |
| Born | November 26, 1948 |
| Origin | San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, progressive country,[1] Americana, folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass, piano |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Labels | Capitol, MCA, Vireo, New Wilderness, Howlin' Dog |
| Website | boblivingstonmusic |
Bob Livingston (born Robert Lynn Livingston November 26, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, bass player, and a founding member of The Lost Gonzo Band. Livingston was a key figure in the Cosmic Cowboy, progressive country and outlaw country movements that distinguished the Austin, Texas music scene in the 1970s.[2] Over the years, Bob Livingston has gained a reputation as a band leader, solo artist, session musician and sideman in folk, Americana and country music. He has toured without stop for 47 years, and is one of the most experienced and world traveled musicians in all of Texas music. Livingston's CD, Gypsy Alibi, released by New Wilderness Records in 2011, won the "Album of the Year" at the Texas Music Awards. In January 2016, Livingston was inducted into the Texas Music Legends Hall of Fame in 2016 and into the West Texas Music Walk of Fame in 2018. Howlin' Dog Records released Livingston's latest CD, Up The Flatland Stairs, January 10, 2018.
- ^ Hamilton, Bretney (January 8, 2018). "The Road Gives Bob Livingston Life on New Record". Cowboys & Indians. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
In the beginning, Bob Livingston helped create progressive country music.
- ^ Hillis, Craig (Spring 2002). "Cowboys and Indians: The International Stage". Journal of Texas Music History, Vol. 2, No. 1. Retrieved June 11, 2010.