Roky Erickson
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Born: July 15, 1947 in Austin, Texas, United States
- Died: May 31, 2019 in Austin, Texas, United States
Biography
Austin singer and guitarist who led *The 13th Floor Elevators*, pioneers of psychedelic rock, on 'The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators' (1966). Roky Erickson's career was derailed by incarceration and psychiatric treatment after a 1969 drug arrest, but his solo work, including 'The Evil One' (1981), built a devoted cult following. He returned to performing in the 2000s and released 'True Love Cast Out All Evil' (2010) to acclaim, dying in Austin in 2019.
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Roky Erickson Discography
- Mine, Mine, Mind (1977) - EP - rated 3.97/5
- Gremlins Have Pictures (1986) - Compilation - rated 3.82/5
- Don't Slander Me (1986) - Album - rated 3.67/5
- All That May Do My Rhyme (1995) - Album - rated 3.73/5
- True Love Cast Out All Evil (2010) - Album - rated 3.21/5