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- The evil one
- I Have Always Been Here Before
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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 <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Roky+Eri
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- www.rokyerickson.net
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- Roky Erickson
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- 1947-07-15
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- 2019-05-31
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- Roger Kynard Erickson
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- Roky Erickson
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- 1964-00-00
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