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Austin Progressive Country Vault: The Legacy of The Lost Gonzo Band & Cosmic Texas Roots
The Lost Gonzo Band was the Austin crew behind Jerry Jeff Walker's 1970s classics — and a great band in its own right. This vault tells their story and the story of the scene that made them.
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Pillar
Lost Gonzo Band History
From backing Jerry Jeff Walker to their own MCA albums.
Oral history
¡Viva Terlingua! Oral History
The August 1973 Luckenbach sessions, told in full.
Pillar
Austin Progressive Country Scene
How hippies and honky-tonkers built a music capital.
Guide
15 Essential Albums
Fifteen records that define the era.
Feature
Willis Alan Ramsey
One album, endless influence.
Directory
Texas Music Archives & Museums
Where the original posters and papers live today.
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Contact the archiveThis is an independent historical tribute site, not the official website of The Lost Gonzo Band. Read more about the Vault. Last reviewed: October 27, 2026.