reflections, ruminations, ramblings and rants on music, books, beer, politics, technology, media, family, etc, etc. from a retired old man, music collector, librarian, political observer, technology geek, veteran, history buff, beer enthusiast, sci-fi fan, obsessive mixtaper and former DJ. I've also gathered writings from the past several years posted in various social media platforms. This blog has become an editing tool for my writings and everything here is a work in progress.
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Roky Erickson - You're Gonna Miss Me
Sorry to see that Roky Erickson passed away yesterday. He was a pioneer of psychedelic rock who released a truly great album in 1966 The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators. The two follow up albums by that band were also great. Easter Everywhere in 1967 and Bull of the Woods in 1969. Of course I have all three of them. I also have four of his solo albums and a box set compilation of his works.
I recently saw the 2007 documentary of his life which was amazing... and sad too. The mental illness issues were particularly disturbing along with the involuntary electro shock therapy he was forced to undergo. He had a tragic life but came back to have a second music career.
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