Roky Erickson
American musician (1947–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Birth name | Roger Kynard Erickson |
Born | (1947-07-15)July 15, 1947 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Died | May 31, 2019(2019-05-31) (aged 71) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
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Years active | 1964–2019 |
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Formerly of | 13th Floor Elevators |
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