The Psychedelic Sounds Of ROKY ERICKSON
(Roger) Roky (Kynard) Erickson, lead-singer/songwriter/guitarist of the 13th Floor Elevators, was born on St. Swithin's Day in Dallas, Texas 1948, the son of an Episcopalian architect and regionally prominent opera singer. He was first horrified by comic books.
June 1, 1981
"I just love monsters. I haven't met one person in the world that doesn't like a monster. Sometimes / wonder why I write my songs. I guess the reason I say that is— sometimes my songs seem to be a little bit too wordy. I'd rather have a song that's... scary."
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