Psychedelic rock star Roky Erickson passes away at 71
India TV NewsRoky Erickson, one of the most enduring and adventurous exponents of American psychedelic rock, is dead. Erickson's death on Friday was confirmed by his representatives in a statement that described him as a "heroic icon of modern rock'n'roll and one of the best friends the music ever had", reports theguardian.com. Musician Billy Gibbons, a long-time friend, said: "It's almost unfathomable to contemplate a world without Roky Erickson. Their rollicking debut single "You're Gonna Miss Me", included on the Nuggets compilation that defines 1960s garage rock, remains one of the most celebrated songs from that scene. Erickson continued solo, with backing bands including the Aliens and the Explosives, though his mental health continued to suffer and he performed less in the 1980s and 1990s.
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