Roky Erickson, psychedelic rock pioneer with 13th Floor Elevators, dies at 71
To fully appreciate the way in which psychedelic rock pioneer Roky Erickson, who died Friday at 71, treated musical creativity at the beginning of his career, one need only reference his band the 13th Floor Elevators’ 1966 debut album. “Recently, it has been possible for man to chemically alter...
Consequence of Sound — His brother confirmed the news on Friday afternoon.
R.I.P. Roky Erickson, psych rock pioneer and founding member of The 13th Floor Elevators, has died at 71
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L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — To fully appreciate the way in which psychedelic rock pioneer Roky Erickson, who died Friday at 71, treated musical creativity at the beginning of his career, one need on... more info
USA Today Music — Roky Erickson, who headed the Austin-based 13th Floor Elevators, a pioneering psychedelic rock band in the 1960s has died. He was 71.
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