Roky Erickson
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Roger Kynard "Roky" Erickson was an American musician and singer-songwriter. Called an "outsider genius," he was a founding member and leader of the 13th Floor Elevators, as well as a pioneer of psychedelic rock music during the mid to late 1960s. Additionally, he founded the ban
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Roky Erickson played an all-13th Floor Elevators set at Rough Trade (pics, setlist)
Hear Margo Price Cover Roky Erickson’s ‘Two-Headed Dog’ for New Tribute Album
How Roky Erickson and his 13th Floor Elevators expanded an adolescent punk rocker's mind
Roky Erickson, Frontman of Psych-Rock Pioneers The 13th Floor Elevators, Dies at 71
How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock
Chelsea Wolfe honors Roky Erickson with "Night of the Vampire" cover (listen)
Roky Erickson, Psychedelic Rock Musician and 13th Floor Elevators Singer, Dead at 71
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