Tuesday's Treasures ~ Daniel Johnston ~ Hi, How Are you?
By Dorie Dillard Austin TX, NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones
(Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899)
Daniel Johnston settled in ATX in the 1980’s about the time I moved here. He liked the Bat City so much after traveling through the city as a part of a traveling carnival; he decided to make it his home. I remember his lo-fi, homemade-sounding music and one of his most famous songs, “True Love Will Find You In the End.” Daniel, may your beautiful music live on forever. Daniel inspired countless people to check in on their loved ones with a quick, “Hi, how are you?” He was a singer, songwriter, an artist, and a friend to all. Daniel was a talented visual artist and invented many cartoon characters but “Jeremiah the Innocent,” a cartoon character that looked like a frog-like creature was one of his most remembered. Jeremiah starred in one of Austin’s most well know murals, al...
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