The Lost Gonzo Band

American country rock group from Austin, Texas, known for their own work and as backing band for many artists including [a=Michael Martin Murphey], [a=Jerry Jeff Walker], [a=Steven Fromholz], [a=Rusty Weir], and [a=Ray Wylie Hubbard].

The formation of the Lost Gonzo dates to 1972, when [a=Bob Livingston] and [a=Gary P. Nunn] backed up [a=Michael Martin Murphey] on his album [m=337682]. It was as [a=Jerry Jeff Walker]'s backing band in 1973 that they adopted the name, The Lost Gonzo Band. The group split in 1979, with several members becoming the backing band for [a=Ray Wylie Hubbard].

The group recorded and toured on their own from 1975-1979, returned with new albums in 1991 and 1995, and continues to play occasional live shows.