Roky Erickson R.I.P.

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Roky Erickson R.I.P. Jun 1, 2019 12:27:44 GMT

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Guitarist Roky Erickson has died at the age of 71. He was a member of the 13th Floor Elevators. The bells fell silent for a few seconds, as Austin, Texas lost another son.

He's remembered at the New Musical Express : Roky Erickson (1947 - 2019)

Thanks for the music.

R.I.P.

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cryptoflovecraft Junior Member @cryptoflovecraft Posts: 4,839 Likes: 2,925	Roky Erickson R.I.P. Jun 1, 2019 16:14:49 GMT petrolino likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cryptoflovecraft on Jun 1, 2019 16:14:49 GMT Rest in Peace. I'm a fan of his solo work and The 13th Floor Elevators.

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Roky Erickson R.I.P. Jun 2, 2019 0:35:24 GMT cryptoflovecraft likes this

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Jun 1, 2019 16:14:49 GMT cryptoflovecraft said:

Rest in Peace. I'm a fan of his solo work and The 13th Floor Elevators.

Tributes I find most affecting; here's a nice follow-up piece in 'The Guardian' which I find generally strong on the experimental arts : 'Roky Erickson : The Visonary Who Took A Trip To The Edge Of Rock 'N' Roll'

R.I.P.

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Fox in the Snow Senior Member @foxinthesnow Posts: 8,170 Likes: 4,121	Roky Erickson R.I.P. Jun 2, 2019 2:31:59 GMT petrolino likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fox in the Snow on Jun 2, 2019 2:31:59 GMT Sad news, a true original, R.I.P.
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DrKrippen Elite Member @drkrippen Posts: 23,903 Likes: 23,039	Roky Erickson R.I.P. Jun 3, 2019 20:03:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DrKrippen on Jun 3, 2019 20:03:05 GMT Weirdo before his time. RIP

Zos Elite Member @sydneybean Posts: 15,162 Likes: 12,888	Roky Erickson R.I.P. Jun 4, 2019 9:20:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Zos on Jun 4, 2019 9:20:29 GMT Sorry to hear that, Used to play "The Psychedelic Sounds" all the time back in the mid 70's.
	No more dreams of mystery chords

Roky Erickson R.I.P.

Post by petrolino on Jun 1, 2019 12:27:44 GMT

Post by cryptoflovecraft on Jun 1, 2019 16:14:49 GMT

Post by petrolino on Jun 2, 2019 0:35:24 GMT

Post by Fox in the Snow on Jun 2, 2019 2:31:59 GMT

Post by DrKrippen on Jun 3, 2019 20:03:05 GMT

Post by Zos on Jun 4, 2019 9:20:29 GMT