1947 - 2019
Roky Erickson American Singer
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Roky Erickson was previously married to Dana Gaines.
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American Singer Roky Erickson was born Roger Kynard Erickson on 15th July, 1947 in Dallas, Texas, USA and passed away on 31st May 2019 Austin, Texas, US aged 71. He is most remembered for 13th Floor Elevators. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Roky Erickson is a member of the following lists: American rock singers, American singer-songwriters and American rock guitarists.
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Details
| First Name |
Roky
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| Last Name |
Erickson
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| Full Name at Birth |
Roger Kynard Erickson
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| Alternative Name |
Roky Erikson
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| Birthday |
15th July, 1947
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| Birthplace |
Dallas, Texas, USA
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| Died |
31st May, 2019
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| Place of Death |
Austin, Texas, US
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, singer-songwriter
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
13th Floor Elevators
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Garage Rock, Acid Rock
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| Music Genre |
Pop/Rock
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| Year(s) Active |
1964–present, 1964–2019
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| Music Style |
Rock & Roll, Psychedelic, Garage Rock, Proto-Punk
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| Music Mood |
Intense, Eccentric, Quirky, Difficult, Atmospheric, Paranoid, Complex, Enigmatic, Fractured, Trippy, Rousing, Druggy, Tense/Anxious, Passionate, Fiery, Energetic, Uncompromising, Cathartic, Theatrical, Aggressive
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| Instrument |
Guitar, Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, Piano
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| Record Label |
Columbia, CBS, Restless, Pink Dust, Five Hours Back, Fan Club, Sympathy for the Record Industry, Triple X, Emperor Jones, Norton, New Rose, Swordfish, Enigma Records
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| Associated Acts |
13th Floor Elevators, Roky Erickson & the Aliens, The Explosives, Okkervil River, The Black Angels, The 13th Floor Elevators, The Spades
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| Official Websites |
http://www.rokyerickson.net/, http://rokyerickson.com
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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.
