Friday, April 20, 2012

Keeping Austin Weird


True to its civic slogan the city of Austin erected a statue of "outlaw country music" singer/songwriter (and notorious pot-smoker) Willie Nelson outside the hip W Hotel, Austin on April 20th.

Texas-born and 10-time Grammy winner Nelson has made Austin his home since 1971 and is credited with securing the city's reputation as the live music capital of the world. He appeared on the very first episode of Austin City Limits in 1974, which is broadcast from a studio now located adjacent to the W.

The April 20 date was apparently a complete coincidence, but then organizers took full advantage by scheduling the unveiling for 4:20 p.m.

Only in Austin.

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