Lucinda Williams' Stories From A Rock n Roll Heart.

That’s a really cool story, thanks for sharing. I have been a fan a long time and have seen her live twice. The first time was at the Disco Rodeo in NC, great show. The second time was at Bristol Rhythm n Roots festival. Not great, seemed like she phoned it in that night.

@ozzy62: Lucinda is not a polished, professional entertainer, that's for sure. Every time I've seen her live, she has had a music stand in front of her, upon which sits a 3-ring binder with pages of song lyrics. After she finishes one song, she turns the page in her binder to the next song in the set.

She led her band into the beginning of one song the time I saw her at The Troubadour in L.A., and after singing the opening line of the song stopped her band. She had been playing the song's chords on her acoustic guitar in the wrong key, clashing with the chords Gurf Morlix was playing on his Telecaster. Oops!  

What’s the difference between a music stand in front or a teleprompter on the floor? 😀

The difference is those who use a teleprompter are trying to hide the fact that they are using one---thereby creating the impression of "professionalism". Lucinda is unconcerned with such matters: she's an artist, not a mere entertainer.

I like the Car Wheels On A Gravel Road album. But many times, she sounds so bored with slurred words.

And, she kinda looks like Neil Young's sister...

ozzy