Roky Erickson: Live on Rockpalast (2010)

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Guitarist, singer and harmonica player Roky Erickson was one of the pioneers of Psychedelic Rock with his band 13th Floor Elevators in the 1960s. After being diagnosed with a serious case of schizophrenia, Erickson spent years in mental institutions, but continued to make music. As the nineties began - especially among musicians from the alternative rock sector - to form a growing fan base to this day. These include such diverse bands as REM, Okkervil River or Kasabian - a testament to Erickson's great influence on today's rock scene. Since 2008, Erickson is back on stage and brought in 2010 with Okkervil River as a backing band on his album "True Love Cast Out All Evil" out.

Genre: Music
Runtime: 45 min
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Production: WDR, Rockpalast
Country: Germany
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

punk rock, live performance, garage rock, rockpalast, psychedelic rock

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roky Erickson: Live on Rockpalast about?
Guitarist, singer and harmonica player Roky Erickson was one of the pioneers of Psychedelic Rock with his band 13th Floor Elevators in the 1960s. After being diagnosed with a serious case of schizophrenia, Erickson spent years in mental institutions, but continued to make music. As the nineties began - especially among musicians from the alternative rock sector - to form a growing fan base to this day. These include such diverse bands as REM, Okkervil River or Kasabian - a testament to Erickson's great influence on today's rock scene. Since 2008, Erickson is back on stage and brought in 2010 with Okkervil River as a backing band on his album "True Love Cast Out All Evil" out.
Who stars in Roky Erickson: Live on Rockpalast?
Roky Erickson: Live on Rockpalast stars Roky Erickson, Jon Sanchez, John Michael Schoepf, Kyle Schneider, Jager Erickson.
How long is Roky Erickson: Live on Rockpalast?
Roky Erickson: Live on Rockpalast has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
What genre is Roky Erickson: Live on Rockpalast?
Roky Erickson: Live on Rockpalast is a Music film.
Where was Roky Erickson: Live on Rockpalast produced?
Roky Erickson: Live on Rockpalast was produced in Germany.