Roky Erickson

Roky Erickson (born Roger Kynard Erickson on July 15, 1947) is 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 the first band to ever use the word "psychedelic" to describe rock music.

An excellent documentary on Roky, "You’re gonna miss me" (2005), chronicled his troubled life – his schizophrenia, incarceration for possession of a joint, and talented and eccentric family. Listen at Last.fm

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Austin Psych Fest 2013 - Day 3

Sun. 04/28 | 1:00PM @ Carson Creek Ranch (map)

Austin Psych Fest was founded in 2008. Over the years, this independent festival has grown from a small word-of-mouth event to an internationally acclaimed, full weekend event that attracts at…more»
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Record Store Day & Autograph Signing w/ Ian McLagan, Roky Erikson

Sat. 04/20 | 10:00AM @ Waterloo Records (map)

Waterloo RecordsVISIT WEBSITERECORD STORE DAY 2013: A FEW THINGS TO KNOWYes, Records Store Day is right around the corner and we want everyone to be as prepared as possible in order to get the…more»
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Shiner Premium and Hotel San Jose present A Tribute to the Armadillo World Headquarters (Free w/ RSVP on Do512)

Wed. 03/13 | 12:00PM - Wed. 03/13 | 7:00PM @ Hotel San Jose (map)

Shiner Premium and Hotel San Jose present A Tribute to the Armadillo World Headquarters Wednesday, March 13th // Noon - 7pm Free Entry with RSVP on Do512 This event is a be…more»
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Roky Erickson with Hounds Of Baskervilles, Cartright

Sat. 10/27 | 8:00PM @ Parish / Parish Underground (map)

Legendary rock n roll pioneer Roger Kynard “Roky” Erickson hails from Austin, Texas. He is, in the words of music writer Richie Unterberger, one of “the unknown heroes of rock and roll.” As si…more»
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Roky Erickson Ice Cream Social and Peace+Love Festival

Fri. 03/16 | 11:00AM @ Threadgill's South World HQ (map)

Check out the Roky Erickson Ice Cream Social and Peace+Love Festival on Friday March 16 from 11:00am - 7:30pm at Threadgill's World Headquarters. Tickets are $10. Get 'em while they last!! 11…more»
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Roky Erickson Halloween Bash - with - James Arthur's Manhunt, Shapes Have Fangs,...

Fri. 10/28 | 8:00PM @ Antone's (map)

Legendary rock n roll pioneer Roger Kynard "Roky" Erickson hails from Austin, Texas. He is, in the words of music writer Richie Unterberger, one of "the unknown heroes of rock and roll." A…more»
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Austin Psych Fest 4 - Day 3

Sun. 05/01 | 3:00PM @ Seaholm Power Plant (map)

Check out details for 2012's Psych Fest 5 HERE http://do512.com/event/2012/04/27/psych-fest-5 The Reverberation Appreciation Society and The Black Angels are happy to announce the de…more»
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AUSTIN PSYCH FEST 4

Fri. 04/29 | 6:00PM - Sun. 05/01 @ Seaholm Power Plant (map)

The Reverberation Appreciation Society and The Black Angels are happy to announce the dates, location and full festival lineup for Austin Psych Fest 4. The 4th annual festival will be held at …more»
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Roky Erickson's Ice Cream Social

Thu. 03/17 | 12:00PM @ Threadgill's South World HQ (map)

CHECK OUT ROCKY ERICKSON's SX 2012 ICE CREAM SOCIAL!
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Do512 and Sustainable Waves Presents: Zombie Ball

Sat. 10/30 | 7:00PM @ Seaholm Power Plant (map)

This year's Zombie Ball is brought to you by A-Town Entertainment, Sustainable Waves, Do512.com, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, The Austin Chronicle, and 101X's Jason and Deb! Featuring musical gues…more»
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- Featured Review from Austin360
  October 26, 2010
  The Zombie Ball is back for yet another year of ghouls, ghosts and good times! The 2nd Annual Zombie Ball brings together some of Austin’s greatest Halloween events under one roof: The White Ghost Shivers Halloween Ball, DO512 Annual Halloween Party, and the Austin Bike Zoo and PONG on Parade. more at austin360.com
- Featured Review from Austin360
  October 24, 2010
  Zombie Ball 2010 at Seaholm Powerplant, Austin, TX
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SXSW: Roky Erickson And Okkervil River + The 88, John Hiatt, Nicole Atkins And The...

Thu. 03/18 | 7:30PM @ La Zona Rosa (map)
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Paste Magazine SXSW Party! Day One! (RSVP)

Wed. 03/17 | 11:30AM @ Galaxy Room Backyard

More than 1,800 bands are now on the schedule for SXSW, and Paste is happy to announce their affiliated shows. You can find us at the Galaxy Room (formerly Bourbon …more»
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Roky Erickson w/ Riverboat Gamblers and The Golden Boys

Wed. 07/15 | 8:30PM @ Antone's (map)

Singled out by Rolling Stone as one of the “Top 5 Bands at SXSW” in 2006 and later proclaimed #15 of the “25 Greatest Live Bands Right Now” by Spin Magazine, the Riverb…more»
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- Featured Review from Austin360
  July 15, 2009
  From AAS-Feature – July 12, 2007:
  — Joe Gross AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
  
  Pop music influence is notoriously hard to track. more at www.austin360.com
- Featured Review from TheOnion
  July 14, 2009
  That 13th Floor Elevators frontman Roky Erickson survived his long battle with mental illness to see the primordial psychedelic sound he helped popularize revived by a new generation is miraculous. more at austin.decider.com
Roky Erickson Psychedelic Ice Cream Social ($25 Adv. & at Door)

Thu. 03/19 | 1:00PM @ Threadgill's South World HQ (map)

OKKERVIL RIVER THE HEARTLESS BASTARD BLACK JOE LEWIS RAY WYLIE HUBBARD TALLEST MAN ON EARTH -SWEDEN DYNAH THE GOLDEN DOGS WARLOCKS CHIEF RIVAL and of course ROKY ERICKSON $25 adv &…more»
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Austin Chronicle and SXSW Present: Austin Music Awards

Wed. 03/18 | 7:55PM @ Austin Music Hall (map)

Check out details from 2012 Austin Music Awards. http://do512.com/event/2012/03/17/austin-music-awards Tickets on sale now at Waterloo Records – $15 in advance, $20 n…more»
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- Featured Review from AustinChronicle
  March 11, 2009
  The Grammys got it right this year, reversing a ratings erosion not so much with live performances (Radiohead, U2, Coldplay) but by offering 21st century mash-ups: Lil Wayne leading fellow Crescent City figureheads Allen Toussaint and Terence Blanchard, Paul McCartney rocking Dave Grohl, and Stevie Wonder schooling the Jonas Brothers. more at www.austinchronicle.com