Bass Dude on 6th Street

Loved this guy. Anyone know of he's still around/alive? I'll always remember his big smile and the crown on his head!

This dude embodies the spirit of Austin. He's a king, wearing a crown, on the street corner giving out his musical riches to the community. Sure, he's not a great musician, but that's not the...

Just goes to show that if you do something long enough, you too can become an Austin staple! Has anyone else ever noticed that this dude can't actually play? Three stars for sticking with it!

I personally think King can play very well and does. He puts on a whole show right there on the street by himself. I think it's very impressive and I think he is a cool part of this city. I...

People like Gerry Van King, The King of Sixth Street make Austin a fun place to live. I love seeing him around and I love that he's just a nice man who loves sharing music and playing bass and...