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Roky Erickson

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Roger Kynard "Roky" Erickson (July 15, 1947 – May 31, 2019) was an American singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and guitarist. He was born in Austin, Texas. He was a founding member of The 13th Floor Elevators and a known musician of the psychedelic rock genre.[1]

Erickson died on May 31, 2019 at his home in Austin at the age of 71.[2]

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  1. Dorian Lynskey (June 8, 2007). ""The man who went too high". The Guardian. June 8, 2007". London: Music.guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
  2. "Roky Erickson, Texas psychedelic music legend, has died". Austin 360. Retrieved June 1, 2019.

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