How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock

Chapter one of the Austin Punk Chronicles concludes with two local legends setting the stage for a global music revolution

"...found an instant fan in a fellow big dreamer, Doug Sahm, who saw the future of rock in the..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Shattered Icon

Living Legend Ann Richards Steps Off the Pedestal

"...illustration by Doug Potter..."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...LeRouge Boutique and the seven-store chain Dreamers), whose owner, Doug Richards, and general manager, son Cloud, argued that the..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature

Dildos No Longer a Hard Sell

Anatomically correct and legal, too!

"...online sex-toy retailer Adam & Eve) see it. To Doug Richards and his son Cloud, Reliable's owner and general..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

Although it tries mightily to top 2005's origin story by introducing fanboy favorite the Silver Surfer, this film is nevertheless relentlessly dull and curiously bombastic.

"...Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington, Doug Jones, Laurence Fishburne and Andre Braugher. I grew up..."

June 22, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Super Heavy Stones

Assessing the Rolling Stones' 2011

"...had a very, very good year. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman revving up..."

Dec. 29, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

MAYOR: Watson's Plastic Past

"...illustration by Doug Potter This Saturday, Austin will elect the mayor that..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Don't Let Her Off, Rich

Statesman's Oppel Defends Ann's Influence-Peddling

"...illustration by Doug Potter In his column on Jan. 4, local daily..."

Jan. 23, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Nina on Netflix

Simone leads a chorus of music docs streaming online

"...doc on Netflix Sept. 18. That’s the day Keith Richards releases Crosseyed Heart, his first solo album since 1992..."

July 29, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

High Texas Rider

Before the Sir Douglas Quintet and Texas Tornados, the Lone Star State's voice of the Vox organ, Augie Meyers, was San Antonio's Lord August & the Visions of Lite

"...match. Ever since his Vox organ on the Sir Douglas Quintet's "She's About a Mover" branded the 1965 hit..."

Oct. 30, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...Buzz Aldrin, Gawker founder Nick Denton, Planned Parenthood’s Cecilia Richards, and 16-time WWE champion John Cena. Plus, revving up..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Longtime Austin activists Doug and Ann Foxvog are moving to Ireland. Doug Foxvog..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What's Left of the Dial?

Virtual Deejays, Pay-to-Play, Celine Dion

"...as the hometown of big leaguers Ron Gant and Doug Drabek. But Victoria is also the place where the..."

May 22, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Do Right Woman

Polly Parsons, only child of Gram Parsons, comes full circle in Austin with the Hickory Wind Ranch, sober living for women

"...on tour in Europe, especially after Gram and Keith Richards hit it off, and Gram flew the coop...."

July 31, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Cecile Richards, daughter of former Gov. Ann Richards and director of..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...I joined the group, they performed at Governor Ann Richards' inauguration. It was really about positivity and not as..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Friday Picks & Sleepers

Obvious Picks and loads of not-so-obvious Sleepers!

"...to 1972, Paul Oscher has also recorded with Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, and Mos Def. He recently relocated to..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...jammers Cha Wa, brass blasters the Soul Rebels, Keith Richards survivor/funk soldier Ivan Neville, nitro Philly ringers Low Cut..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Roll 'Em

March

"...DOUG'S 1ST MOVIE..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Texas Platters

"...DOUG SAHM..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Music Review

The Year in Books

Freedom, Finkler, and Kids of America

"...get, was The Surf Guru (Riverhead Books), Austin author Doug Dorst's wildly whizzing and very finely written first short..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

TCB

Saying adios to Texas music titan Freddy Fender, and bienvenidos to a little band called the Rolling Stones

"...Stevie Ray Vaughan manager Chesley Millikin; and Cutler, Keith Richards, and an entourage of Hell's Angels visited the home..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

No Limits

Austin at the Toronto International Film Festival

"...Equally strong as Capote, it's astonishing to think that Doug McGrath's film might garner awards for Brit actor Toby..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Giselle Rodriguez, Sarah Stevens, Kevin Wood, Jeremy Benoit, Tricia Richards, Kimberley Morgan, Mary Fitzgerald, Daniel Gonzalez Polanco, Alexis Carroll,..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Megz Kelli moves fluidly over scintillating production by partner Dougie Do. Meanwhile, a deep cast of players, including pianist..."

June 25, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Texas Tornado: The Times & Music of Doug Sahm

The Improbable Rise of Redneck Rock author Jan Reid rips fast and clean through the Lone Star State's most groovy kat

"...Texas Tornado: The Times & Music of Doug Sahmby Jan Reid with Shawn Sahm University of Texas..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Music Review by Margaret Moser

The Forgotten Era of Glitter Rock in Mid-70s Austin

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part one: glam rock (1972-76)

"...Mother Earth," grins Joe King Carrasco, then a youthful Doug Sahm acolyte from the Panhandle. "Bell bottoms, shag haircuts,..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Dancing About Architecture

Collapsing Beams at the Mercury, Asleep at the Wheel Beams into Your Home, SXSW Marches On

"...Kid Rock video), Lyle Lovett, Miles Zuniga, and Ann Richards. Finally, Texas Terri Laird has been seen recently on..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

Warning: blatant use of music knowledge within

"...Now Doug Sahm tapes are mine also. The picture on the..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Column

In Memoriam: Jan Reid

Remembering the legendary author and Texas Monthly writer

"...The Improbable Rise of Redneck Rock, or perhaps his Doug Sahm bio, Texas Tornado. Love Texas politics? If you..."

Sept. 21, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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