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Give Will Sexton a hand
On Thursday, Will Sexton suffered a minor stroke and spent the next few days in the hospital undergoing tests and observation to see what caused it. He’s expected to make a full recovery, but he has to quit working for a few weeks until he’s up to it.
Sexton epitomizes the term “working musician.” He usually gigs several times a week to make a living, playing bass for lounge singers, doing solo gigs, playing guitar in backing bands and duos with Stephen Doster or Bill Carter. He has two kids and this is how he pays the bills and puts food on the table.
An account has been created so Will can keep paying those bills while he’s laid up. This is a great guy, only 39 years old, who was literally raised, since he was a child, by the Austin music scene. I imagine this account will see quite a bit of activity. Get well, Will! You are loved.
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By todd v wolfson
December 10, 2009 9:30 AM | Link to this
please help, folks. will IS austin music…
keep looking at the todd v wolfson facebook page for more updates on benefits and such….
By Steven Treistman
December 10, 2009 10:56 AM | Link to this
I want to buy my 16 year old some Austin style music that I know he will like. Which Joe Ely & Robert Earl Keen CD is the best in their collection? If I was to buy just one from each, which would you recommend?
By Micki Johnston
December 10, 2009 2:23 PM | Link to this
What a great guy and an amazing musician. We will keep you and you family in our prayers Will. Much Love, Micki, Tate, Denny, Erin and John-Michael
By Dana Samuelson
December 10, 2009 3:22 PM | Link to this
If you want to help Will Sexton go to Waterloo and buy his latest release, “Bus Stop Gossip, Other Lies and Respected Crimes.” Everyone should have a copy anyway, it’s superb!
By stacy
January 9, 2010 12:26 AM | Link to this
This is terrible news. What a talented man. I wish him a speedy recovery.