Roky Erickson (USA) Australian Tour
Roky Erickson (USA) Australian Tour
Roky Erickson @ Factory Theatre
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Tour Name:
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Roky Erickson (USA) Australian Tour
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Artists:
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Roky Erickson
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Date:
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Wed, 14 Mar 2012
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Venue:
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Factory Theatre
105 Victoria Road
Marrickville, Sydney,
NSW,
2204
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Tickets:
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On sale Monday 31 October from
http://www.factorytheatre.com.au
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Popfrenzy Presents are proud to announce legendary rock n' roll pioneer Roger Kynard "Roky" Erickson is set to tour Australia this coming March, 2012. As singer, songwriter and guitar player for the legendary Austin, TX band The 13th Floor Elevators, they were one of the first rock n roll bands to describe their music as "psychedelic" and made an impact on the San Francisco scene, when they moved there in 1966.
The Elevators unique brand of heavy, hard-rocking electric blues spurned one hit 'You're Gonna Miss Me', yet their appeal was far-reaching, and influenced a long list of artists including REM, ZZ Top, The Cramps, Radio Birdman and The Jesus & Marychain; all of whom have either recorded or played live versions of Roky's songs. With a list of admirers that include Sonic Youth, Patti Smith, The Butthole Surfers, Pere Ubu and The White Stripes, his songs have appeared on countless soundtracks (Drugstore Cowboy, Boys Don't Cry, Hamlet).
Unfortunately, Roky's struggles with drug abuse and mental illness took a serious toll, including a three year stint in Rusk State Hospital for the Criminally Insane, for possession of a single marijuana cigarette (1969) where he was reportedly subjected to Thorazine, electroshock therapy and other experimental treatments.
Happily, today we find Roky in the process of being his own miracle and making an astounding recovery from nearly a two-decade long period. He has played his first shows in New York City, London and throughout Europe, as well as California's Coachella Festival in 2007.
April 2010, saw the release of his first album of new material in 14 years; True Love Cast Out All Evil.
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Event Type:
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Live
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Genres:
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Pop, Rock and Indie/Alternative
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