Missoula Music History Oral History Project
Interviewer
Michael Larmann
Files
Description
Buck Morigeau discusses his early interest in heavy metal music, and the formation of the Native metal band WarCry. He recalls playing in bars and other people’s houses on the Flathead Reservation during the early 1990s. He also mentions playing at Jay’s Upstairs in Missoula, Montana, and how the band was invited to play with Missoula-based band Humpy. Morigeau talks about his metal influences and interest in the heavy metal genre. He describes playing at venues in the Southwest and on the West Coast, including Native American reservations. Morigeau reflects on his Bitterroot Salish heritage and how it influences his music. He discusses the meaning of the band’s name and issues related to the politics and identity of being Salish.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Subjects: Music; Music—History and criticism; Music—Montana—Missoula; Heavy metal (Music); Thrash metal (Music); Heavy metal (Music)–Salish Indians; WarCry; Salish Indians—Music; Bars (drinking establishments); Drinking; Drinking of alcoholic beverages; Alcoholism—Prevention; Salish Indians -- Montana -- Bitterroot River Valley – History; Salish Indians; Salish Indians—Social life and customs; Posters; Art; Sound recordings; Compact discs; Indians of North America; Concerts; Musical establishments; Rez metal; Music -- Economic aspects
Personal Names: Morigeau, Buck; Smetanka, Andy
Corporate Names: Jay’s Upstairs
Geographical Names: Flathead Indian Reservation (Mont.); Missoula (Mont.)
Occupations: Musicians—Montana
Original Date
10-26-2019
Time Period
Twentieth century; Twenty-first century
Geographic Coverage
Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
Missoula Music History Oral History Project, OH 473
Holding Institution
University of Montana. Mansfield Library. Archives and Special Collections
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights Statement
Rights Holder
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections at the University of Montana, Mansfield Library.
Oral History Number
OH 473-005
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 MP3 file (01:51:07): digital + 1 transcript (24 pp.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
01:51:07 minutes
Local Filename
OH_473_005.mp3; OH_473_005.pdf
Citation
Morigeau, Buck, "Buck Morigeau Interview, October 26, 2019" (2019). Missoula Music History Oral History Project. 3.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/missoulamusic_oralhistory/3