Roky Erickson

Roky Erickson
Erickson performing at Austin Music Awards 2008
Background information
Born
Roger Kynard Erickson

(1947-07-15)July 15, 1947
DiedMay 31, 2019(2019-05-31) (aged 71)
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • harmonica
  • piano
Years active1964–2019
Labels
Formerly of
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Roger Kynard "Roky" Erickson (July 15, 1947 – May 31, 2019) 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 band Roky Erickson and the Aliens in the late 1970s.