Mar 29th, 2005 · New Anthology Collects Roky Erickson's Work
March 29, 2005 ·
Psychedelic rocker Roky Erickson has influenced groups ranging from REM to the Grateful Dead. A new anthology features the best of his work over 40 years. David Greenberger has a review of I Have Always Been Here Before.
Keywords: 2005 · collection · rocker · R.E.M · anthology · Grateful Dead · Psychedelic · David Greenberger · Roky · Erickson · Roky Erickson · Have Always Been Here Before
Mar 14th, 2005 · Tracing Psychedelia's Roky Roots
March 14, 2005 ·
Roky Erickson was the front man for the 13th Floor Elevators, the first band to be called psychedelic. While they never became superstars, the Texas band's influence can still be felt today. Rock historian Ed Ward has a retrospective on Erickson's career.
Keywords: Texas · historian · 2005 · roots · Superstar · retrospective · Psychedelic · Ed Ward · Roky · Erickson · Roky Erickson · Psychedelia