Texas Music Legend Delbert McClinton on Fresh Air Today

For those of you stuck in your office and longing for some good Texas sounds and stories, tune in today at 3pm to listen to an interview with singer-songwriter Delbert McClinton on Fresh Air.

Grammy-winning Delbert McClinton is considered a legend among Texas roots music aficionados. He's been making music since the 1950s in a style that seamlessly blends country, blues, soul, and rock and roll. Before he became known as a singer, he was a harmonica player with the Straightjackets, backing blues legends such as Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed and Sonny Boy Williamson. On tour in England in 1962, McClinton gave harmonica lessons to a young John Lennon. Over the years, he's released a number of solo albums and has written music for Emmylou Harris, Wynonna Judd and Vince Gill.

Listen on Austin’s KUT 90.5 FM or on the web here.