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Home > Austin Music Source > Archives > 2008 > April > 10 > Entry
It’s official: Doug Sahm Hill
Minutes ago, the City Council approved the naming of the highest point of the new park near Lady Bird Lake. It’s Doug Sahm Hill, named after the musician who best embodied Austin’s passion for real Texas music.
The tireless Shawn Sahm is putting together a concert to raise money for a statue or marker at the top of the hill. There’s also a tribute album coming in 2009, the 10th anniversary of Doug Sahm’s death.
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By sonny
April 11, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this
yes! this is great. thank you shawn and everyone else involved.
By flyin' eyeball
July 2, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this
RIGHT ON, MAN! May we all remember that genuine Texas groover!!
By Gerard Hennessy
July 19, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
Great news! This is a long overdue honour for Sir Doug. Well done Shawn and everyone else who helped make this happen.
Thrilled to hear there will be a tribute album next year. Can’t wait for that.
Peace and love to all Sir Doug Fans from his biggest fan in the UK
Gerard
By Nancy
November 9, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this
Doug Sahm was the greatest musician who ever lived. Next November will mark the 10th anniversary of his death, however his memory and music will live on forever.
By Roy
November 25, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this
I remember meeting Doug with my brothers Manuel and Ricky Davila and Gilbert Villarreal. The Teens Choice at KUKA Radio in 1959 on Quincy St. He became our Friend and we became big fans of his music. His music is such a part of all our lives. This is a great tribute and very well deserved. Thank You Shawn and all the ones involved. Also Shawn You sure are doing a great job with Your music keep it up…………Roy
By CairoKid (Alex)
December 20, 2008 12:19 AM | Link to this
Great to know the city of Austin is doing something to remember Doug Sahm. Btw, ran into his son, Shandon, in Amsterdam while on holidays in November of 2008