Louis Meyers

Louis Jay Meyers
Born	(1955-06-21)June 21, 1955 Austin, Texas, U.S.
Died	March 11, 2016(2016-03-11) (aged 60) Austin, Texas, U.S.
Occupations	Festival organizer, musician, producer
Organizations	Folk Alliance International (executive director, 2005–2013)
Known for	Co-founder of South by Southwest

Louis Jay Meyers (June 21, 1955 – March 11, 2016) was an American festival organizer and co-founder of South By Southwest. 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.^[1][2]

Early life

He was born in Austin, Texas.^[3]

Professional career

Meyers was also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and producer.^[4] From 2005 to 2013, Meyers was executive director of Folk Alliance International.^[5]

Death

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

1. Mizoguchi, Karen. "SXSW Festival Co-Founder Louis Meyers Dead at 60". People Magazine. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
2. Blackstock, Peter. "Louis Meyers, co-founder of SXSW, dies". music.blog.austin360.com. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
3. Flanagan, Andrew. "Louis Meyers, Co-Founder of SXSW, Dies". Billboard. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
4. Blackstock, Peter. "Louis Meyers, co-founder of SXSW, dies". music.blog.austin360.com. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
5. Maine, Sammy. "SXSW co-founder, Louis Meyers, has died". nme.com. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
6. Blackstock, Peter. "Louis Meyers, co-founder of South by Southwest, dies at 60". mystatesman.com. American-Statesman Staff. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
7. Christopher, Heine. "SXSW Co-Founder Louis Meyers Dies as His Festival Opens for the 30th Time". adweek.com. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
8. Carley, Brennan. "SXSW Cofounder Louis Meyers Has Died, According to 'Austin Statesman'". Spin. Retrieved 11 March 2016.