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You know him. You love him. That’s right. Found right here on 310 West 2nd Street is the Willie Nelson statue, a famous Austin musician. He is seen sitting down with his guitar by his side and is a definete must see for everyone
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Located at 407 East Seventh Street is the Willie Nelson and Janice Joplin mural created by Wiley Ross. However, Janice Joplin was added to the mural about a year after it’s original completion in 2016. This is a great spot for any music lovers to see some of Austin’s fan favorites. 2.
3. If you find yourself traveling down South Congress, or SoCo as it’sl..8 called by the locals, make sure to check out the Willie for President mural on 121 Elizabeth Street. This mural was made in a collaboration with Jacqui Oakley, Erick Montes, and Joe Swec.
4.The Stevie Ray Vaughan statue can be found on the Roy and Ann Butler
Trail along the Colorado River. Stevie Ray Vaughan was a blues guitarist that holds a special place in the course of 5.
Austin music. Designed and built by
Ralph Helmick, the statue is depicting Stevie Ray Vaughan holding with his 6. guitar while his shadow extrudes from him while playing it. Arguably the most inspirational and moving musician, Prince, has a mural in his dedication on East 4th Street at Medina. Starting his career in music when he was 19 years old, Prince has spent the majority of his life producing music that found its way into Austin music. Photo credit to Wikipedia
While 1900 South 1st Street is home to many various and interesting murals, you can’t miss the Run-DMC and Tupac memorial. Run-DMC was a hip-hop group until 2002 and Tupac was an inspirational American rapper. Their influence leave no wonder to the local’s appreciation.
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Well renowned for his talent in folk music and songwriting, this mural is dedicated to John Prine. This piece was commissioned by Wiley Ross, who has made other music-related murals around Austin. You’ll be able to find this mural at 201 East Riverside on the right side of the Thom’s Market.