Louis Meyers
Louis Meyers (1955 or 1956 – March 11, 2016) was an American festival organizer and co-founder of South By Southwest. He was born in Austin, Texas.[1] Meyers was the event’s primary music booker until he sold his share in the event after the 1994 conference, citing stress and health concerns.[2][3]
Meyers was also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and producer.[4] From 2005 to 2013, Meyers was executive director of Folk Alliance International.[5]
Meyers was admitted to a hospital on March 10, 2016 and initially was diagnosed with blood clots.[6] He then died of a suspected heart attack the next day at his home,[7] at the age of 60.[8]
References
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- ^ Blackstock, Peter. "Louis Meyers, co-founder of SXSW, dies". music.blog.austin360.com. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
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- ^ Maine, Sammy. "SXSW co-founder, Louis Meyers, has died". nme.com. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ Blackstock, Peter. "Louis Meyers, co-founder of South by Southwest, dies at 60". mystatesman.com. American-Statesman Staff. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ Christopher, Heine. "SXSW Co-Founder Louis Meyers Dies as His Festival Opens for the 30th Time". adweek.com. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ Carley, Brennan. "SXSW Cofounder Louis Meyers Has Died, According to 'Austin Statesman'". Spin. Retrieved 11 March 2016.