doi:10.7916/pavf-2244Oral history interview with Dickie Landry, 2015Landry, Richardoral historiesmixed materialMusiciansComposers--20th Century--United StatesLandry, RichardRauschenberg, Robert, 1925-2008Philip Glass EnsembleRauschenberg Overseas Culture InterchangeLeo Castelli GalleryRichard "Dickie" Landry talks about his childhood in Cecilia, Louisiana and the beginnings of his interest in music and art. He describes his move to New York City in 1969 and how he quickly fell in with a community of artists, musicians, and dancers that included Robert Rauschenberg. He talks about meeting Philip Glass, and being invited to join the Philip Glass Ensemble. He discusses his first solo concert, held at the Castelli Gallery and facilitated by Rauschenberg. Landry reflects on being invited by Rauschenberg to perform in Mexico City, Cuba, Moscow, and the National Gallery in Washington DC as part of the Rauschenberg Overseas Cultural Interchange (ROCI). Landry addresses the profound influence of Rauschenberg's friendship and artistic vision on his later musical endeavors