Tag Archives: Daniel Johnston

Daniel Johnston, one of my favorite musicians and artists, has passed away

By Mark | September 11, 2019

One of the most genuinely talented people I’ve ever had the pleasure to have known, the visionary artist and musician Daniel Johnston, passed away today at the age of 58. Here, for those of you who might not be aware of Johnson’s work, is the song Story of an Artist, from his self-released 1982 recording […]

Posted in Art and Culture, Crimewave USA, Uncategorized | Also tagged 1982, another famous person has died, Apple, Crimewave USA, Don't Be Scared, heroes, Jad Fair, visionary art, visionary musicians, Yip Jump Music | 8 Comments

Maynard-Lao Archive: Item 0001 [Light blue “Dead Dog’s Eyeball” t-shirt]

By Mark | April 21, 2019

Since turning 50, I’ve been making a concerted effort to get my shit in order. I’ve started working more deliberately on this nearly 175 year old house of ours. I’ve pretty much cut bread, beer and refined sugar from my diet. And I’ve been attempting to rid myself of the possessions that I no longer […]

Posted in History, Mark's Life, Monkey Power Trio, OCD, Uncategorized | Also tagged 1994, 1995, archives, Atlanta, Dead Dog’s Eyeball, family history, History, lucky clothing, Maynard-Lao Archive, Monkey Power Trio, t-shirts | 7 Comments

This History of the Monkey Power Trio… “1995: The First Hour”

By Mark | March 27, 2019

For the past several years, I’ve been posting my detailed notes here about the annual meetings of my one-day-a-year pseudo-band, the Monkey Power Trio. I’m not sure why I started to do this, but it’s become yet another thing for me to obsess about. I sit alone in an airport every year, before heading home […]

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Daniel Johnston’s “Infinite Comic Book of Musical Greatness”

By Mark | January 23, 2011

One of my favorite musicians, Daniel Johnston, turned 50 yesterday, and, to show their appreciation, a lot of his fans pledged money through Kickstarter so that he might be able to publish his first real comic book. Here’s a little video on the project, followed by a little more in the way of background. If […]

Posted in Uncategorized | Also tagged birthdays, comic books, Infinite Comic Book of Musical Greatness, Kickstarter, visionary art, visionary musicians | 3 Comments

Daniel Johnston’s worried shoes

By Mark | April 24, 2010

According to a site called Monster Fresh, a fellow in Perth, Australia apparently found these Daniel Johnston Converse All Stars in a shop. They investigated it, and contacted Daniel’s brother, who now serves as his manager. Here, according to them, is his response. “Yes, they paid Daniel for the deal, but then the project was […]