Roky also made a brief musical appearance with a reunited lineup of the explosives, and a documentary on erickson, youre gonna miss me, premiered at the affiliated south by southwest film festival. He is, in the words of music writer richie unterberger, one of the unknown heroes of rock and roll. Youre gonna miss me is an american documentary film about the musician roger kynard roky erickson. Legendary rock nroll pioneer roger kynard roky erickson hails from austin, texas. Rent youre gonna miss me 2005 starring roky erickson and evelyn erickson. Since erickson was in the midst of experiencing symptoms arguably at their worst see this clip from the documentary s dvd extras for a glimpse into what that time was like, reigning roky in to capture a cohesive album was no easy feat. Documentary about rock pioneer roky erickson, detailing his rise as a psychedelic hero, his lengthy institutionalization, his descent into poverty and filth, and his brothers struggle with their religious mother to improve roky s care. The band is cited as pioneers of the psychedelic rock genre. Roky erickson, various artists youre gonna miss me. Contrasting the free recklessness of rokys elevator youth with his tentative steps at.
Jan 20, 2016 roky erickson the evil one 1981 20, light in the attic some good ol rock n roll for all you foolies n coolies. Also, we recommend the documentary on ericksons troubled life and career, youre gonna miss. Texan band the th floor elevators coined the term psychedelic. The film opens in a courtroom, ericksons aging and awkward mother, evelyn, and his youngest brother, sumner, locked in a battle for. The evil one by roky erickson, released september 20 1.
Regardless of his abilities as a songwriter, roky erickson will forever be more famous for the details of his turbulent life. May 15, 2012 youre gonna miss me excellent documentary about roky erickson. The film opens in a courtroom, erickson s aging and awkward mother, evelyn, and his youngest brother, sumner, locked in a battle for. I walked with a zombie may well be one of the great rock ballads of all time, but thats for you to decide. American singer, songwriter, harmonica player and guitarist born july 15, 1947 in dallas, texas. He influenced janis joplin and was the frontman for his band th floor elevators, a band that began psychedelic music. Youre gonna miss me roky erickson and schizophrenia. While the documentary keeps the focus firmly on roky, the broiling undercurrent of familial tension past and present moves to the forefront when. It focuses on roky erickson, the former frontman for the rock band the th floor elevators. Roger kynard roky erickson was an american musician and singersongwriter.
With legendary drug use, prison incarceration, and frequent stays in the nut house to his credit, his musical talents have often been obscured by a nearperfect record as a rock n roll casualtygenius. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. At the center of youre gonna miss me are some crucial dramatic tropes. In an earlyeighties documentary on roky erickson, an interviewer asked the late singerguitarist about his religious background. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This was all before his symptoms started manifesting in a major and disruptive way. Born in dallas, texas, erickson was interested in music from his youth, playing piano from age five and taking up guitar at 10. The roky erickson anthology, a twodisc career overview. The always impressive roky really delivers on this one, my personal favourite of his. A movie has recently come out on dvd on the life of roky erickson, a successful musician during the 1960s who developed schizophrenia.
Since erickson was in the midst of experiencing symptoms arguably at their worst see this clip from the documentarys dvd extras for a glimpse into what that time was like, reigning roky in to capture a cohesive album was no easy feat. The legend of th floor elevators leader roky erickson is one of the most compelling in rock. I only recently became a fun of roky erickson through the documentary youre gonna miss me. As singer, songwriter, and guitar player for the legendary austin, tx band the th floor elevators, the first rock and roll band to describe their music as psychedelic, roky had a profound impact on the san francisco scene when the group traveled there in 1966. This burst of activity coincided with the release of i have always been here before. His brilliant 1981 solo collection the evil one is getting a fresh coat of paint as part of a. Jul 10, 2009 legendary rock n roll pioneer roger kynard roky erickson hails from austin, texas. To leave or reply comments, please download free podbean app. Then you will know why this documentary hits so hard. Roky erickson interview with george gimarc july 1981 the edge kdgefm 94. Youre gonna miss me roky erickson documentary 2006 one. Halloween live 197981 by roky erickson and the explosives on.
With his visionary lyrics, their charismatic singer roky erickson was poised to be a. Roky erickson was born on july 15, 1947 in dallas, texas, usa as roger kynard erikson. Roky erickson, the explosives halloween live 19791981. I feel like i know im the robe of many colors spoke of in the. Roky erickson is the founder of pioneering texan psychedelic band the th floor elevators. Roky erickson biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Aug 10, 2019 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe.
Complete your roky erickson and the explosives collection. With byron coley, th floor elevators, evelyn erickson, roky erickson. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Roky erickson and the explosives casting the runes discogs. Free download roky erickson and the aliens rar programs. While the documentary keeps the focus firmly on roky, the broiling undercurrent of familial tension past and present moves to the forefront when ericksons younger brother, sumner who plays.
The film covers ericksons rise to fame, his excessive use of lsd, struggles with schizophrenia, and his 1969 marijuana arrest that led to stays at austin state hospital. While the documentary keeps the focus firmly on roky, the broiling undercurrent of familial tension past and present moves to the forefront when erickson s younger brother, sumner who plays. Youre gonna miss me roky erickson documentary 2006. Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free prime shipping. Rent youre gonna miss me 2005 on dvd and bluray netflix. He was a founding member of the th floor elevators and a pioneer of the psychedelic rock genre. The songs are savagely performed, and the recording quality is very good, at least for the first half. Roky erickson the evil one 1981 20, light in the attic some good ol rock n roll for all you foolies n coolies.
Well, ive gone through three changes, erickson responds. He is, in the words of music writer richie unterberger. It brought a tear to my eye seeing roky take the stage again for the first time in almost 20 years. Sep 04, 20 the legend of th floor elevators leader roky erickson is one of the most compelling in rock.
Feel free to let me know if you think ive made a mistake. Youre gonna miss me is an american documentary film by keven mcalester. See more ideas about roky erickson, th floor elevators and concert flyer. Originally released in the uk as the 10 song album five symbols in 1980 and as the evil one in 1981 with 5 songs replaced, this definitive album gathers all 15 songs from the stu cook creedence clearwater revival late 197779 produced. While this story starts out kind of grim, it ends with roky breaking free of his past demons, which were truly real to him. Rent youre gonna miss me 2005 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Stream ad free or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Roger kynard roky erickson july 15, 1947 may 31, 2019 was an american musician and singersongwriter. Youre gonna miss me excellent documentary about roky. Apr 06, 2016 download roky erickson amp the aliens the evil one rar mediafire roky erickson and the aliens 1980 the evil one zip crocko free from tradownload. He was never unmanageable in the sense that he was an asshole or a prima donna, but even the sweetest guy in. May 31, 2019 roky also made a brief musical appearance with a reunited lineup of the explosives, and a documentary on erickson, youre gonna miss me, premiered at the affiliated south by southwest film festival. Roky erickson born roger kynard erickson on july 15, 1947, died may 31, 2019 was an american singer, songwriter, harmonica player and guitarist from austin, texas. As the song titles accurately suggest, the lyrics here all draw their subject matter from satanic and horrormovie subjects.
Recorded in 1966 when erickson was 19, but written when he was 15. The roky erickson anthology digipak by roky erickson cd, mar2005, 2 discs, shout. Roky erickson all that may do my rhyme releases discogs. Legendary rock n roll pioneer roger kynard roky erickson hails from austin, texas. Kevin mcalesters documentary discloses precisely why and how rokys early status as an icona. Roky is an acknowledged influence on such diverse musicians as robert plant. Roky erickson is without a doubt one of the most underrated or underappreciated artists of all time. Rent youre gonna miss me 2005 starring roky erickson and evelyn erickson on dvd and bluray. I thought i was a christian, then i was with the devil and then the third one where i know who i am. In a story that echos the life stories of pink floyds syd barrett, as well as fleetwood macs peter green and the beach boys brian wilson it is a story that is all too familiar in its theme. Tracks 110 originally released as dont slander me lp pink dust 721081, 1986 tracks 11 originally released on dont slander me cd restless 73792, 2005. Amazon photos unlimited photo storage free with prime. Jan 14, 2015 roky erickson interview with george gimarc july 1981 the edge kdgefm 94.
173 433 654 1013 963 932 622 561 1313 718 72 937 1130 13 1428 1118 792 948 1372 1382 1507 394 84 1433 2 137 146 409 1458 135 1239