Bob Livingston (musician)

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Bob Livingston
Livingston performing in 2011
Background information
Birth name	Robert Lynn Livingston
Born	(1948-11-26) November 26, 1948 (age 75)
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.com

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.