Roky Erickson
Roger Kynard "Roky" Erickson (July 15, 1947 – May 31, 2019) was an American singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and guitarist. He was born in Austin, Texas. He was a founding member of The 13th Floor Elevators and a known musician of the psychedelic rock genre.[1]
Erickson died on May 31, 2019 at his home in Austin at the age of 71.[2]
Roky Erickson Media
Erickson performing at the 2007 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Erickson and the Explosives at Bumbershoot festival (2007)
Erickson receiving a lifetime achievement award from Billy Gibbons at the Austin Music Awards (2008)
References
- ↑ Dorian Lynskey (June 8, 2007). "The man who went too high". The Guardian. June 8, 2007. London: Music.guardian.co.uk. http://music.guardian.co.uk/rock/story/0,,2097535,00.html. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
- ↑ "Roky Erickson, Texas psychedelic music legend, has died". Austin 360. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
Other websites
- Austin Chronicle article (12/05)
- Roky Erickson FAQ
- Roky Erickson / 13th Floor Elevators Extensive Discography Archived 2008-10-14 at the Wayback Machine
- Thirteenth Floor Elevators Discography
- Roky Erickson on AllMusic.com
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