RIP: Danny Roy Young
By Austin Sound • Aug 21st, 2008 • Category: News •Danny Roy Young was an incomparable fixture of Austin. From his former restaurant the Texicalli Grille on Oltorf to his fantastic rubboard with the Cornell Hurd Band, Young embodied the spirit of South Austin. Sadly, the Statesman is reporting today that Young passed away Wednesday of a heart attack at age 67.
If you never had the chance to see Young work the rubboard, you missed an incredible experience, and the dubbed “Mayor of South Austin” was himself larger than life and one of the nicest people you could ever meet. The Statesman has a nice write up and some memories from friends. Funeral arrangements have not been set, but there is a reception planned at Antone’s on Tuesday night. To paraphrase the Cornell Hurd song, we’re still in love the Rubboard Playing Man.
Just so you know… the shock waves of Danny Roy’s death have reached the U.K. Even over here, he’s known as one of the very special people this earth has played host to. Once met, never forgotten. His spirit really will live on in whoever has met him.
What a legend! Not only here in Austin, but globally. Danny ALWAYS had time for friends and strangers and made you feel more than welcome anytime you talked with him. He will always live in our heart’s for those who did know him. He will be truely missed.
Bless you Danny Roy Young!