Austin lost another troubled soul -- yet musical genius. Earlier this year, Roky Erickson. This week we mourn the loss of Daniel Johnston.
If you don't know who Daniel Johnston was, I'd encourage a bit of research.
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Many learned of Daniel's existence in the 90s, as Kurt Cobain was frequently spotted wearing a t-shirt with the likeness of his most famous art work, a mural painted in Austin near the UT campus (it's still there today). Hi, How are you. I own this shirt as well. Cobain was a great admirer of Johnston -- as are many in the music industry. I found this little gem, as Flaming Lips performed a tribute just last night, Daniel Johnston's best-known song.
Here's a favorite of mine:
I will go to visit Daniel's mural today.