Roger Kynard "Roky" Erickson 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.
Erickson performing at Austin Music Awards 2008
Erickson performing at the 2007 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Erickson and the Explosives at Bumbershoot festival (2007)
Erickson receiving a lifetime achievement award from Billy Gibbons at the Austin Music Awards (2008)
The 13th Floor Elevators was an American rock band from Austin, Texas, United States, formed by guitarist and vocalist Roky Erickson, electric jug player Tommy Hall, and guitarist Stacy Sutherland. The band was together from 1965 to 1969, and during that period released four albums and seven singles for the International Artists record label.
Roky Erickson at 2007 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival