Roky Erickson

Roky Erickson
Roky Erickson
	Erickson performing at Austin Music Awards 2008
Background information
Birth name	Roger Kynard Erickson
Born	July 15, 1947; Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Died	May 31, 2019 (aged 71); Austin, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Psychedelic rock; garage rock; acid rock;
Occupation(s)	Musician; singer; songwriter;
Instrument(s)	Guitar; vocals; harmonica; piano;
Years active	1964–2019
Labels	Columbia; CBS; Restless; Pink Dust; Enigma Records; Five Hours Back; Fan Club; Sympathy for the Record Industry; Triple X; Emperor Jones; Norton; New Rose; Swordfish;
Formerly of	13th Floor Elevators

Roger Kynard "Roky" Erickson (July 15, 1947 – May 31, 2019) was an American musician and singer-songwriter. He was a founding member and the leader of the 13th Floor Elevators and a pioneer of the psychedelic rock genre.^[1]

^ Dorian Lynskey (June 8, 2007). ""The man who went too high". The Guardian. June 8, 2007". London: Music.guardian.co.uk. Retrieved November 2, 2011.

[1] Dorian Lynskey (June 8, 2007). ""The man who went too high". The Guardian. June 8, 2007". London: Music.guardian.co.uk. Retrieved November 2, 2011.

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