Roky Erickson
FolkElectronicIndie Rockpsychedelic rock pioneeracid rockproto-punkhorror rock
Roky Erickson (born Roger Kynard Erickson on July 15, 1947, died May 31, 2019) was an American singer, songwriter, harmonica player and guitarist from Austin, Texas. He was a founding member of the 13th Floor Elevators, who are considered to be one of the first two bands to ever use the word "psychedelic" ( + see The Deep) to describe rock music. See also Roky Erickson & the Aliens and Roky Erickson & The Explosives. In 1969 the band were all arrested
Influenced by: The 13th Floor Elevators, Link Wray, Howlin' Wolf
- Active:
- 1965-2019
- Scene:
- Austin, Texas
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