Roky Erickson
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. He was a founding member of the 13th Floor Elevators, who are considered to be one of the first two bands to ever use the word "psychedelic" ( + see The Deep) to describe rock music. See also Roky Erickson & the Aliens and Roky Erickson & The Explosives.
In 1969 the band were all arrested Read Full BioRoky 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. He was a founding member of the 13th Floor Elevators, who are considered to be one of the first two bands to ever use the word "psychedelic" ( + see The Deep) to describe rock music. See also Roky Erickson & the Aliens and Roky Erickson & The Explosives.
In 1969 the band were all arrested for possession of marijuana and Roky was incarcerated in Rusk State Hospital for the Criminally Insane where he reportedly underwent electroshock therapy and was placed on Thorazine amongst other controversial treatments. Many claim he has never been the same since. Sadly in the intervening years record execs and managers displayed the bad side of the music business and took full advantage of his condition often leaving him living in poverty while they hoarded all the cash.
In 2001 Roky's youngest brother, Sumner Erickson (ex-tuba player for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra), was appointed his legal guardian and an improvement in Roky's faculties has been reported since, leading to a return to live shows.
An excellent documentary on Roky, "You're gonna miss me" (2005), chronicled his troubled life - his schizophrenia, incarceration for possession of a joint, and talented and eccentric family.
In 1969 the band were all arrested Read Full BioRoky 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. He was a founding member of the 13th Floor Elevators, who are considered to be one of the first two bands to ever use the word "psychedelic" ( + see The Deep) to describe rock music. See also Roky Erickson & the Aliens and Roky Erickson & The Explosives.
In 1969 the band were all arrested for possession of marijuana and Roky was incarcerated in Rusk State Hospital for the Criminally Insane where he reportedly underwent electroshock therapy and was placed on Thorazine amongst other controversial treatments. Many claim he has never been the same since. Sadly in the intervening years record execs and managers displayed the bad side of the music business and took full advantage of his condition often leaving him living in poverty while they hoarded all the cash.
In 2001 Roky's youngest brother, Sumner Erickson (ex-tuba player for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra), was appointed his legal guardian and an improvement in Roky's faculties has been reported since, leading to a return to live shows.
An excellent documentary on Roky, "You're gonna miss me" (2005), chronicled his troubled life - his schizophrenia, incarceration for possession of a joint, and talented and eccentric family.
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Night of the Vampire
Roky Erickson Lyrics
Tonight is the night of the vampire
Tonight is the night of the vampire
If it's raining and you're running
Don't slip in mud cause
If you do you'll slip in blood
Tonight is the night of the vampire
Tonight is the night of the vampire
The moon may be full, the moon may be white
All I know is you will feel his bite
Tonight is the night of the vampire
Me castle bran Transylvania
On Saint Swithens Day he was born
Eyes stare through the darkness with no form
Maidens his bite horns
Tonight is the night of the vampire
Tonight is the night of the vampire
Never sleeps in the night
Comes out when the moon is bright
Tonight is the night of the vampire
Contributed by Matthew T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Rites of Ashes
Tonight is the night of the vampire
Tonight is the night of the vampire
If it's raining and you're running
Don't slip in mud cause
If you do you'll slip in blood
Tonight is the night of the vampire
Tonight is the night of the vampire
The moon may be full, the moon may be white
All I know is you will feel his bite
Tonight is the night of the vampire
Me Castle Bran Transylvania
On Saint Swithens Day he was born
Eyes stare through the darkness with no form
Maidens his bite harms
Tonight is the night of the vampire
Tonight is the night of the vampire
Never sleeps in the night
Comes out when the moon is bright
Tonight is the night of the vampire
MormonABDL
I'll never understand how songs like this have so little views...Come on people, learn to appreciate classics.
Ian Findly
NOBODY else does a FRIGHTENING song like Rocky! HE is definitely the BEST artist at horror-rock (if you like THAT kind of thing).
StephenAndrew777
@pheonix 5 The Black Angels said they love him and performed with him. I love them. This is beyond me, personally.
pheonix 5
@StephenAndrew777 I think it's EXTRAORDINARY.
StephenAndrew777
@pheonix 5 He's probably just some rent-o-cop harassing a schizophrenic, I don't think Roky's music is so great though. Like Stevie Nicks' solo work. Meh.
Derek Moody
Much love and RIP ROKY... Thank you for your music & your suffering
Mister Dude
¨This man was from another planet.
He is not dead, he just went home.
Thank you for the visit, Roky.
Bug
As an alien from another planet i approve.
Isabel de Paiva Magalhães
Oh, love this!
I WANT TO BELIEVE TRUSTNO1
This is Truth.