Timmons, John

Date:
2015-07-20
Length:
96 mins.
Interviewer:
Neumayer, Carrie
Transcription available:
no
Series:
Louisville Underground Music Archive Oral Histories
Series ID:
2016_133
Interview Number(s):
2015_81_
Summary:
Interview with John Timmons, owner of the former ear X-tacy record store in Louisville, Kentucky. Timmons discusses his background; moving to Louisville from Indiana in the 1970’s; his impressions of the Louisville music scene in the 70s and 80s when he was playing in bands and working in local record stores. Timmons describes the founding of ear X-tacy and the history of its various locations. He talks about the ear X-tacy record label, running the store, employees, and the changing record industry.
Topic(s):
Punk rock music--Kentucky--Louisville, record labels--Kentucky--Louisville, ear x-tacy (Louisville, Ky.), Record stores--Kentucky--Louisville