"Keep Austin Weird" Icon Leslie has passed away!
We mourn the passing of Leslie Cochran, 60, of Austin Texas who died today, March 8, 2012. Leslie was the poster man of Keep Austin Weird. You could see him around town wearing his favorite thong, women's high heel shoes and bra....sometimes he added a tutu to his ensemble.
Leslie will be missed. His charm and presence made the tourist seek him out. Many folks just had to have their picture taken with Leslie...I unfortunately never had the pleasure but saw him frequently over the years around Austin, especially in the entertainment district.
Austin is known for many weird things....the Funky Chicken Coop Tour (April 7, 2012), Eeyore's Birthday Party (April 28, 2012), Chicken Shit Bingo at Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon on Burnet Rd. every Sunday @ 4 pm and BatFest, celebrating those high flying bats from under Congress Street Bridge (August 25, 2012) .... Leslie was the "cherry" on top of this Sundae weirdness.
(photo courtesy of Austin American Statesman)
There will be only one Leslie, although others have tried copying his style (I see a thong wearing man riding his bike around the city now). We raise a toast to all the good Leslie did for our Capital City - Austin Texas.
Contact Gwynn Teal Carpenter, Broker of Home and Hearth Realty @ (512)467-6191 to find out where the best "weird" places are located in Austin Texas!
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