Ray Benson's archive contains materials documenting his entire career, featuring records, photographs, instruments, wardrobe, awards and other memorabilia.
In a career that has spanned almost half a century, Benson has established himself as the modern king of Western Swing by being the driving force behind Asleep at the Wheel. In 1970 the Philadelphia-born Benson co-founded the band in Paw Paw, West Virginia along with Lucky Oceans and Leroy Preston. The band relocated to the Bay Area in 1971 upon the urging of musician Commander Cody, whose own band The Lost Planet Airmen was gaining prominence on the West Coast. Asleep at the Wheel quickly attracted fans, one of which was legendary rock and soul artist, Van Morrison. Soon after Morrison mentioned the band in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Asleep at the Wheel were offered a record contract by United Artists, and in 1973 their first album “Comin’ Right At Ya” was released.
Not long after that, the “cosmic cowboys” of Texas came calling, and on the advice of artists like Willie Nelson and Doug Sahm, Benson moved the band to Austin. The rest, as they say, is history.
Benson’s honors include 2011 Texan of the Year, 2011 Texas Medal of the Arts Award for Multimedia, the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association, the 2008 TEC Les Paul Award, and the official Texas State Musician in 2004. He’s also an actor, writer and voice-over talent. A much sought after producer, he has worked with such artists as Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Aaron Watson and Suzy Bogguss, to name a few. Since 2010 Benson has hosted the highly successful “Texas Music Scene” television series which broadcasts weekly all across the country, showcasing live performances by today’s talent in the Texas and Red Dirt music circuit. Benson has also hosted the radio show “Austin Outer Limits” on Sirius/XM’s “Willie’s Roadhouse” channel.
Ray began donating his archive to the Wittliff in 2017. Below is a preliminary inventory of the collection.
Container List
Accession 2018-025 (12 boxes)
BOX 2647 (1 of 12)
Box Folder
2647 1
“Ray Benson Promo Material”; Letters to Benson from Dolly Parton, Ann Richards, Jim Hightower, and others, 1979-2017
2647 2
Cohen Family Timeline and Benson’s childhood memorabilia, 1977-1998
2647 3
“Asleep at the Wheel” black and blue XL shirt, undated
2647 4
“Live in Austin Since 1970” grey small shirt with red letters, undated
2647 5
“Willie & the Wheel starring Willie Nelson & Asleep at the Wheel” black small shirt, undated
2647 6
“The Kent Stage Presents: Hot Rod Lincoln 50th Anniversary Celebration” 2XL white shirt with blue and red picture, April 25, 2008
2647 7
Academy of Country Music 32nd & 34th Annual Awards programs, including Rhythm & Blues Foundation 7th Annual Pioneer Awards discography, 1997-1999
2647 8
Gear Patrol: The America Issue, undated
2647 9
Western Swing Monthly, American Classic Series, article from edibleaustin.com,and Capitol Tracks, 2000-2016
2647 10
Event programs such as the 8th Annual SafePlace Anniversary Party, National Symphony Orchestra, and Encore: Fort Hays State University Encore Series, 2005-2010
2647 11
49th Annual Grammy Awards program, February 11, 2007
2647 12
Programs for Trucker & Country Festival, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and The University of Texas College of Fine Arts, 1995-2004
2647 13
Articles about Ray Benson from Great Falls Tribune, Voice, and Billboard, 1978-2016
2647 14
Publicity materials such as flyers, articles, programs, and newsletters, 2004-2010
2647 15
Articles about Benson from San Antonio Express-News and Austin American-Statesman, including publicity materials, 2004-2010
2647 16
Publicity materials and advertisements such as Austin City Limits booklet, articles, and programs, 2000-2009
2647 17
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1976-77”; News clippings from Los Angeles Times, Arizona Republic, and Stereo Reviews, 1976-77 (1 of 2)
2647 18
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1976-77”; News clippings from The Wichita Sun, The Dallas Morning News, and Rolling Stone, 1976-1977 (2 of 2)
2647 19 “Asleep at the Wheel Press 1991”; News clippings mostly pertaining to Dolly Parton and Benson’s film Wild Texas Wind, 1990-1991 (1 of 2)
BOX 2648 (2 of 12)
Box Folder
2648 1
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1991”; News clippings mostly pertaining to Dolly Parton and Benson’s film Wild Texas Wind, 1990-1991 (2 of 2)
2648 2
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1996-1997”; Articles from Texas Monthly, The San Antonio Star, and The Austin Chronicle, 1996-1998
2648 3
“AATW 25th Anniversary: Swingin’ From Sept. 21-25, 1995”; 1995 (1 of 2)
2648 4
“AATW 25th Anniversary” Swingin’ From Sept. 21-25, 1995”; 1995 (2 of 2)
2648 5
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1993-94”; Articles from USA Today, St. Cloud’s Times, and Los Angeles Times, 1993-1995 (1 of 2)
2648 6
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1993-94”; Articles from Country Spirit, Country America, and Times Records News, 1993-1995 (2 of 2)
2648 7
The Austin Chronicle Songwriter Ray Benson award, 2007
2648 8
Asleep at the Wheel’s award nomination by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for Best Country Instrumental Performance, February 17, 1991
2648 9
Les Paul Award for Ray Benson, 2008
2648 10
The Austin Chronicle award to Ray Benson, Record Producer, Reinventing the Wheel, 2007
2648 11
The Austin Chronicle award to Ray Benson for Male Vocals, 2007
2648 12
National Academy of Recording Arts & Science Awards for Ray Benson, 2005-2016
2648 13
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Awards for Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, 1992-2009
Box Folder
2649 1
Grammy Magazine, letter to Benson on Grammy nomination, and special certificates order form, 1995-February 27, 2002
2649 2
Letters from the White House, including a photo of Benson with Laura Bush, February 10, 1993-September 5, 2000
2649 3
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services certificate of appreciation, including drawings from children to Benson, September 16, 1992
2649 4
Country Music Hall of Fame Award of Appreciation to Benson, including a letter from the Director, Kyle Young, October 18, 2000
2649 5
Awards to Benson and Asleep at the Wheel such as Country Music Association, Toys for Tots, State of Texas Second Legend of Texas swing, State of West Virginia, Smithsonian Appreciation, 1977-2013
2649 6
Awards to Benson and Asleep at the Wheel such as Asleep at the Wheel Band Day, Country Music Foundation Certificate of Appreciation, Honorary Citizen Award, Academy of Recording Arts, 1985-2016
2649 7
Texas Legislative Conference-Texan of the Year Reunion Program, Cowtown Society of Western Music Lifetime member, and 32nd Annual Grammy Awards booklet, February 21, 1990-March 17, 2016
2649 8
Cowtown Society of Western Music’s Western Swing Hero, 47th Annual Grammy nominee, and 52nd Grammy nominee medals, 2011
2649 9
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1978-86”; Articles about Asleep at the Wheel, 1978-1987 (1 of 2)
2649 10
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1978-86”; Articles about Asleep at the Wheel, 1978-1987 (2 of 2)
2649 11 Articles on Asleep at the Wheel in The Rolling Stone, Dallas Morning News, and USA Today, 1975-1995
2649 12
“Tribute [Preview]”; Asleep at the Wheel Tribute album information, 1993
2649 13
“CBS Records Nashville”; Articles about Asleep at the Wheel from Austin American-Statesman, USA Today, and San Francisco Chronicle, 1987-1989
2649 14
Asleep at the Wheel Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys flyers, November 3, 1993
2649 15
Asleep at the Wheel & Leon Rausch “It’s a Good Day” info sheet and publicity info for Asleep at the Wheel’s Tribute to Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, November 3, 1993-July 20, 2010
2649 16
“AATW Press-1999-2001”; Magazine and news articles from San Antonio Express-News, Billboard Magazine, and Chicago Tribune, 1999-2001(1 of 2)
2649 17
“AATW Press-1999-2001”; Magazine and news articles from San Antonio Express-News, Billboard Magazine, and Chicago Tribune, 1999-2001 (2 of 2)
2649 18
DreamWorks Records Press Release for Asleep at the Wheel’s documentary The Making of “Ride with Rob”, July 24-26, 2000
2649 19
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1997-98”; Magazine and news articles from Arizona Republic, Billboard Magazine, and Austin American-Statesman, 1996-1999 (1 of 2)
2649 20
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1997-98”; Magazine and news articles from Arizona Republic, Billboard Magazine, and Austin American-Statesman, 1996-1999 (2 of 2)
2649 21
Large Monthly Calendars, 1982-1988
2649 22
Monthly Calendars, 1978-1991
BOX 2650 (4 of 12)
Box Folder
2650 1
Monthly and weekly calendars, 1988-1993
2650 2
Monthly calendars, including notes within the calendars, 1976-1996
2650 3
Monthly calendars for appointments, including notes, 1982-1994
2650 4
Monthly calendars for appointments, 1983-1993
2650 5
Monthly appointment books, including tour information, 1972-2001
2650 6
Texas Music-Asleep at the Wheel license plate, undated
2650 7
Benson’s badges for South by Southwest, KLRU, and Texas Legislative Conference, 2003
2650 8
Bob Wills Fiddle Festival & Contest program and The 3rd Annual Ray Benson Birthday Bash laminated ticket/invite, March 14, 2006-October 18, 2015
2650 9
Asleep at the Wheel cards, postcard, and Guest All Access badge, 1993
2650 10
Asleep at the Wheel comic, CD set, and Smelly Tree ornament, November 13, 1990
2650 11
Northwest Western Swing Music Society newsletter, Syracuse New Times, set lists, and Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Annual Report, 2008-2017
2650 12
“Misc. Press Clippings”; Magazine and news clippings from Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Chronicle, 1985-2016
2650 13
“1992 Press’s Promo”; Photographs of Asleep at the Wheel and Benson, one photo by Brenda Ladd, [1992]-April 20, 2001
2650 14
Promo materials such as stickers; sheet music; Texas Medal of Arts Awards; and Certificate of Nomination for B. Iden Payne Award, 1985-2017
2650 15
Photographs of Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, including two photos of Benson with Dolly Parton, 2002-2005
2650 16
Group Golf photos from 10th Annual CARD Invitational BIGHORN Golf Club, and Tracy Byrd Celebrity Golf Tournament, October 5, 1998-November 28, 2001
2650 17
Well Aware, Inc. and the Maasai People of Kenya appreciation award, August 6, 2006
2650 18
Asleep at the Wheel induction into the Reagan Watson Alumni Association certificate, March 15, 2008
Box Folder
2651 1
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1989-94”; Magazine and news clippings from Austin American-Statesman, The Rolling Stone, and MIX, 1989-1995 (1 of 2)
2651 2
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1989-94”; Magazine and news clippings from Austin American-Statesman, The Rolling Stone, and MIX, 1989-1995 (2 of 2)
2651 3
“Press Binders”; Magazine and news clippings, including press forms, 1999-2001 (1 of 2)
2651 4
“Press Binders”; Magazine and news clippings, including press forms, 1991-2001 (2 of 2)
2651 5
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1995 & 1996”; Magazine and news clippings from Country Music, Dallas Morning News, and San Antonio Express-News, 1993-1996
2651 6
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1971-73”; News clippings from Washington Star, The Daily Californian, and Austin American-Statesman, 1971-1973 (1 of 2)
2651 7
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1971-73”; News clippings from Washington Star, The Daily Californian, and Austin American-Statesman, 1971-1973 (2 of 2)
2651 8
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1974-75”; News clippings from The Houston Post, Music City News, and Billboard, 1972-1975 (1 of 2)
2651 9
“Asleep at the Wheel Press 1974-75”; News clippings from The Houston Post, Music City News, and Billboard, 1972-1975 (2 of 2)
2651 10
1979 Monthly Minder for concert planning, 1979
2651 11
Exhibit labels from the temporary Ray Benson in 2017, 2017
2651 12
Black and white group photo of Asleep at the Wheel on exhibit board, including Benson’s graduation photo, undated
2651 13
Asleep at the Wheel Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills CD booklet, National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences nomination letter, and Austin City Limits 25th Anniversary Special letter, 1993-1995
2651 14
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences nomination for Asleep at the Wheel with Lyle Lovett, including Texas Senate’s appreciation award for participation in Texas Sesquicentennial, 1986-1994
2651 15
Framed, The Keystone State League, Inc. Football Registration and Identification card, undated
2651 16
Framed photograph of Ray Benson playing the guitar, July 8, 2015
2651 17
Rhythm & Blues Foundation Benefit Concert, blue large t-shirt, May 28, [no year]
BOX 2652 (6 of 12) Awards
2652 1
2014 Telly Award “The Texas Music Scene” General Entertainment, 2014
2652 2
2007 Community Hero Award for Ray Benson, SafePlace Celebration, October 2, 2007
2652 3
2001 Telly Award, Ray Benson/Producer Asleep at the Wheel “Ride with Bob," 2001
2652 4
Ray Benson, Member, AMD64 Premier Artist, undated
2653 1
Benson’s boots, undated
Box Folder
2654 1
St. David’s Foundation recognizes Ray Benson for 10 years of service and commitment to the health of Central Texans, November 30. 2012
2654 2
Benson named Honorary Mayor of Mesquite, Texas, originally framed by Harry & Pat Knock TLC Picture Framing, May 8, 1983-July 16, 1984
2654 3
Black and white photo of Asleep at the Wheel during concert, 2005
2654 4
Asleep at the Wheel brand sheets, undated
2654 5
Asleep at the Wheel Texas Flag poster, undated
2654 6
Signed photograph of Benson and Laura Bush, undated
2654 7
Smithsonian Folklife Festival Certificate of Appreciation for participation in the festival, July 8, 2008
2654 8
Council of the City of Philadelphia Citation Honoring and Recognizing Ray Benson, October 27, 2015
2654 9
The State of Texas Governor’s Cowtown Society of Western Music Western Swing Hero Award and announcement for 2nd Annual Ray Benson Birthday Bash, 2005-2011
2654 10
The Senate of the State of Texas Resolution for 100th Birthday Anniversary of Bob Wills, March 3, 2005
2654 11
The State of Texas House of Representatives’ Texas Medal of Arts Award for Multi-Media, February 28, 2011-May 4, 2011
2654 12
The Senate of Texas Texan of the Year and Texas Medal of Arts honoree award, 2011
BOX 2655 (9 of 12) Framed Items
2655 1
Citation of Achievement presented by Broadcast Music, Inc. to Paw Paw Music in recognition of the great national popularity, as measured by broadcast performances, attained by “My Baby Thinks He’s a Train”, framed, 1981
2655 2
Citation of Achievement presented by Broadcast Music, Inc. to Paw Paw Music in recognition of the great national popularity in the Country Music Field, as measured by broadcast performances, attained by J Wonder, framed, 1983
2655 3
Citation of Achievement presented by Broadcast Music, Inc. to Paw Paw Music in recognition of the great national popularity in the Country music field, as measured by broadcast performances, attained by “My Baby Thinks He’s a Train”, framed, 1982
2656 1
Letter from the Texas House of Representatives Committee on State Cultural and Recreational Resources naming Benson 2004 Texas State Musician, 2004
2656 2
Western Swing Monthly Man of the Year, framed award, January 6, 2014
2656 3
Signed photograph of Benson, President George W. Bush, and others, undated
2657 1
Benson’s blue jacket, undated
2658 1
Asleep at the Wheel award for recognition of presenting the inaugural George Strait Country Music Festival at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, May 8, 1999
Framed Items
1. The 8th AnnualTexas Music Revolution featuring Asleep at the Wheel, Junior Brown, Jack Ingram, BR5-49, The Flatlanders, Deryl Dodd, and more, signed music poster, March 21, [no year]
2. Large handwritten poster about Ray Seifert, undated
3. NOKIA presents the George Strait Country Music Festival, signed music poster, undated
4. National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. presents the certificate to Ray Benson in recognition of participation as Producer in the category of Best Country Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group, or Soloist) on the Grammy Award-Winning “String of Pars” (Track from Asleep at the Wheel), award, 1987
Mapcase Dr. # 4
Ray Benson’s Birthday Bash, Silent Auction large poster, March 15, [no year]
BOX 2809 (1 of 7)
Box Folder
2809 1
Official newsletters of Asleep at the Wheel Fan Club, As the Wheel Turns, 1995-2002
2809 2
Postcards from Asleep at the Wheel, album covers for Asleep at the Wheel’s Tribute to the Music of Bob Willis and the Texas Playboys, 1993-2017
2809 3
Comin’ Right at Ya promotional sheets, articles about Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, and photographs of Asleep at the Wheel, 1994-2015
2809 4
Black and white photographs of Asleep at the Wheel, one taken by Buddy Lee, in a 25th Anniversary folder, 1970-1995
2809 5
Three 25th Anniversary folders holding black and white photos of Asleep at the Wheel, 1970-1995
2809 6
Black and white photographs of Asleep at the Wheel through the years, undated
2809 7
Country Music People, Texas Music, and American Profile magazines with Benson on the cover, including concert poster, 1992-2011
2809 8
Wood Texas shaped award for Asleep at the Wheel for giving to the KPFT’s Cosmic Cowboy Benefit Concerts, undated
2809 9
Correspondence such as from U.S. House of Representative Chief of Staff, John Lawrence; Tim and Faith McGraw; and Texas State University’s President, Denise Trauth, 2011-2015
2809 10
Annotated handwritten song lyrics such as “Lets Forget About [Tomorrow] Today”, and “Gimme Some Peace, Gimme Some Rest”, May 4, 2016
2809 11
Capitol Tracks, correspondence from Luci Baines Johnson and William Powers, Jr., and Country Music Awards “The Bicentennial Year” Top Progressive Group award, 1976-2014
2809 12
Photographs of Benson with others such as Pamela Anderson, Lyle Lovett, and former Texas Governor, Rick Perry, 1997-1998
2809 13
Correspondence, Bohemian Grove 2012 Schedule of Events, and 2nd Annual Ray Benson Birthday Bash lanyard, 2005-2015
2809 14
Correspondence including letters from The White House, photograph of Benson performing with Dolly Parton, and articles on Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, 2001-2015
2809 15
American Profile, University of Texas Press catalog, and Austin Seniors’ Guide, 2011-2015
2809 16
San Antonio Magazine, Texas Music, Texas Monthly, and The Journal of Texas Music History, 2009-2013
2809 17
Texas Medal of Arts Awards materials, 2011-2015
2809 18
Graham Concert Association, Million Dollar Quartet Playbill, and Fender Certificate of Authenticity for a Vintage Telecaster Guitar, 1988-2015
2809 19
Photograph of Benson with Ann Richards, undated
2809 20
Photograph of Benson with President George W. Bush, signed by President George W. Bush, framed, undated
2809 21
Photograph of Benson with President Bill Clinton, undated
2809 22
Photograph of Benson with President Barack Obama, undated
2809 23
Asleep at the Wheel with special guest Kinky Friedman and the Texas Cowboys poster, August 15, [no year]
2809 24
Black and white photograph of Ray Benson, framed, undated
2809 25
Black and white photograph of young Ray Benson and other children, framed, undated
2809 26
“Fat Boy Rag”, “House of Blue Lights”, “The Letter That Johnny Walker Read”, “Before You Stopped Loving Me”, and “Quittin’ Time” Asleep at the Wheel 45’s, 1972-1990
Box Folder
2810 1
Open reel recordings of “Choo Choo Choo Boogie”, “Don’t Roll Them Bloodshot Eyes at Me”, “Don’t Ask Me Why I’m Going to Texas”, “Our Names Aren’t Mentioned (Together Anymore)”, “Last Night I Shot Myself”, “Jumpin’ at the [Blood side]”, and “Miss Molly”, June 11-17, 1973
2810 2
“Black and White Rag” and “Dusty Boots” Asleep at the Wheel 45s, undated (1 of 2)
2810 3
“Black and White Rag” and “Dusty Boots” Asleep at the Wheel 45s, undated (2 of 2)
2810 4
Open reel recordings from Jack Clement Recording Studios of songs such as “Route 66”, “Cajun Stripper”, “Lost Mino”, “Miles & Miles of Texas”, and “If I Can’t Love You”, April 21, 1976
2810 5
Black cap with orange, white, and black lettering stating “Ray Benson ASCAP Birthday Bash”, undated
2810 6
Black cap with red and white Asleep at the Wheel-since 1970 logo, undated
2810 7
Orange cap with blue lettering which states “ASCAP Ray Benson Birthday Bash”, undated
2810 8
Blue cap with white lettering stating “Big Balls in Cowtown-Asleep at the Wheel”, undated
2810 9
Orange cap with white and black lettering that states “Ray Benson-ASCAP-Birthday Bash”, undated
Box Folder
2811 1
Music award and concert memorabilia such as Core Values Awards, Jazz San Javier, Austin City Limits pass, and “A Ride with Bob”, 1993-2010
2811 2
Acoustic Guitar with a post-it on page 38 on “Cindy Walker 1918-2006” article, July 2006
2811 3
“A Rid with Bob: From Austin to Tulsa”, photography by Brio Yiapan, booklet of photos from the production, March 5, 2005
2811 4
Texas Music, Texas Monthly, and The Journal of Texas Music History, 2007-2009
2811 5
“Lyrics & CD for Willie Session 8/5 & 8/6”; undated
2811 6
Handwritten song lyrics of “Wheel Keeps on Rollin’”, “Quitin’ Time”, “Hot Rod Lincoln”, “Don’t Let Go”, and others, undated
2811 7
Contracts and receipt with Washburn; Texas State Agenda; and certificate of Nomination for B. Iden Payne Award, 1989-2005
2811 8
Photographs of Ray Benson performing, advertisements to concerts, “A Ride with Bob” booklets, and annotated “Gone But Not Forgotten” lyrics, 2004-2009
2811 9
Best in Texas: Music Magazine, Country Line Magazine, KITSAP Sun, Austin American-Statesman, and The Washington Post, 2004-2009
2811 10
Texas Festival at the Kennedy Center photograph, June 11-22, 1991
2811 11
Asleep at the Wheel’s The Wheel Keeps On Rollin’ and CD booklet for Texas Gold and Comin’ Right at Ya, 1995-2000
2811 12
California State Senate’s Certificate of Recognition, Senate of the State of Texas certificate that the Texas flag was presented to Asleep at the Wheel’s 25th Anniversary, and City of Austin Proclamation, 1994-1995
2811 13
Country Music Association awards for Benson as producer and Asleep at the Wheel, including childhood photo of Benson at Millshade Day Camp, 1957-1994
2811 14
City of Austin Proclamation for Asleep at the Wheel Day, August 31, 1999
2811 15
Concert and award memorabilia for The Texas Film Hall of Fame, Austin City Limits Festival, George Strait Country Music Festival, and SXSW, 2004-2015
2811 16
Articles on Benson, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc. nomination to Asleep at the Wheel, Benson’s Honorary Junior Member certificate, and photo of Benson, 1988-2006
2811 17
Handwritten song lyrics such as “Marie”, “Jingle Bell Boogie”, “Rodeo Song”, “Hey Baby Kep-Pa-So”, “I Wish You Knew”, and “Smoke, Smoke, Smoke”, undated
2811 18
“Photo Negatives”; 8”x10” photos of Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, including photos of Asleep at the Wheel with Dolly Parton, undated
2811 19
White container titled “Ray” containing photos of Benson, 1996
2811 20
Photographs of Asleep at the Wheel and fans, including photo of musician, Shorty Holloway, 1996-1997
2811 21
Postcard about proposed “Behind the Scenes” E! episode for Benson’s Route 66 Tour, 1992
2811 22
Letter from Mayor, David T. Clark, from the town of Paw Paw about the Paw Paw Homecoming Benefit Concert that Asleep at the Wheel participated in; the letter was originally framed by Harry & Pat Knock, January 6, 1983-July 18, 1984
2812 1
Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Inductee award for Asleep at the Wheel, 2 red and blue city outlines, 2015
2810 2
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences award for Asleep at the Wheel for Best Country Instrumental Performance, a gold phonograph on wood stand, 1987
2810 3
Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement for Performance for Asleep at the Wheel, a hand painted guitar award, 2009
Ray Benson’s black cowboy hat made by Lariat Ranchwear in Austin, Texas, custom made for Benson, undated
Box Folder
2814 1
Framed album covers such as The Wheel Keeps On, The Wheel Goes On, and Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, including photo of Asleep at the Wheel performing, undated
2814 2
Certificate of Appreciation from the Country Music Association to Asleep at the Wheel and Lifetime Achievement Award from Texas Dance Hall Preservation to Benson, October 26, 2017
2814 3
Asleep at the Wheel’s Keepin’ Me Up Nights and Western Standard Time, including Comin’ Right at Ya book covers, 1990-2015
2814 4
Concert posters for Asleep at the Wheel’s 25th Anniversary Reunion Tour, A Ride with Bob from Austin to Tulsa, and others, 2006-2015
2814 5
Discoveries: For Record and CD Collectors on Bob Wills, Issue 124, September 1998
2814 6
Billboard magazine and Vintage Guitar magazine, 2007-2013
2814 7
News clippings about Asleep at the Wheel from Ruidoso Free Press, Austin American-Statesman, The Washington Post, and Austin Chronicle, 1988-2011
BOX 2815 (7 of 7)
Black, white, and red shirt that Benson wore on stage often, undated
Guitar, “Woodie”, in case that Benson has played for the past 20 years, undated
1. Austin Music Awards, Twentieth Anniversary Show poster signed by Benson, Lyle Lovett, Johnny Smith, and others, 26.25”x20.25”, 2002
2. Framed gift to Asleep at the Wheel for “Congratulations on Twenty-Five Years o Keeping the Wheel Rollin’” from Capitol Nashville, 25.5”x23.5”, September 22, 1995
1. Signed poster for Fire Relief: The Concert for Central Texas, signed by Lyle Lovett, Dixie Chicks, Augie Meyers, and Benson, undated
2. Asleep at the Wheel Remembers The Alamo poster, undated
3. Fathers and Sons by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys and Asleep at the Wheel, large cover design, 1974
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