Roky Erickson; solo at home doing a beautiful soulful version of 'You Don't Love Me Yet'. (taped by his mom possibly)
If you are not familiar with the majestic and tragic figure Roger Kynard "Roky" Erickson through the history of rock (Spades, the 13th Floor Elevators and more), mental wards, and electroshock, you simply must check out the info and the documentary.(You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone)
See HERE for trailer and a brief summary of psychedelia, success and sorrow through the career of another rock pioneer and survivor. (he coined the term psychedelic rock)
And for more this is a trip. A clip from "Demon Angel" - A Day And Night With Roky Erickson. Here he speaks of his projects and the philosophy of, "You..and I and Me", 'Evil Hook Wildlife E.T.' and reveals Bob Dylan as an alien. good stuff.
See Here.
Again, to summarize a prolific figure as he in a silly blog post does little justice.
For more reading I suggest the links provided by WIKI.
7/9/09
You Don't Love Me Yet
Roky Erickson; solo at home doing a beautiful soulful version of 'You Don't Love Me Yet'. (taped by his mom possibly)
If you are not familiar with the majestic and tragic figure Roger Kynard "Roky" Erickson through the history of rock (Spades, the 13th Floor Elevators and more), mental wards, and electroshock, you simply must check out the info and the documentary.(You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone)
See HERE for trailer and a brief summary of psychedelia, success and sorrow through the career of another rock pioneer and survivor. (he coined the term psychedelic rock)
And for more this is a trip. A clip from "Demon Angel" - A Day And Night With Roky Erickson. Here he speaks of his projects and the philosophy of, "You..and I and Me", 'Evil Hook Wildlife E.T.' and reveals Bob Dylan as an alien. good stuff.
See Here.
Again, to summarize a prolific figure as he in a silly blog post does little justice.
For more reading I suggest the links provided by WIKI.
