Louis Meyers Explained

Louis Jay Meyers (June 21, 1955 – 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]

Notes and References

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