Texas Instruments

A product of the same vibrant Austin roots rock scene which produced the True Believers, the Reivers, and the Wild Seeds, the Texas Instruments were formed in 1983 by guitarist David Woody, bassist Ron Marks, and drummer Steve Chapman. Combining their mutual interest in punk with an affection for heartland music, the group issued their debut EP, More Texas Instruments!, in 1985; a self-titled full-length album appeared two years later. After the release of 1988's Sun Tunnels, the Texas Instruments added second guitarist Clay Daniel to their lineup. In 1989, the group complet...