Daniel Johnston, an eccentric singer-songwriter and advocate for mental health awareness who developed a strong following among other artists like Kurt Cobain and Tom Waits, has died at age 58
"He's just an inspiration. I think he was a true genius," said Gimbel.Johnston's family and Gimbel said he died of natural causes. "Daniel was a singer, songwriter, an artist, and a friend to all. Although he struggled with mental health issues for much of his adult life, Daniel triumphed over his illness through his prolific output of art and songs," a statement from Johnston's family read.
— ACL Festival September 11, 2019 In keeping with the city's long appreciation of live music, the festivities a concert. Performers for the 2019 show included the Flaming Lips, Yo La Tengo, Built to Spill, the Moth & the Flame. "There were very few dangerous rock and roll shows left in the world where you really don't know what to expect," Gimbel said of Johnston's notoriously unpredictable stage presence.
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