Roky Erickson, one of the most enduring and adventurous exponents of American psychedelic rock, has died at the age of 71. Roky Erickson: the visionary who took a trip to the edge of rock'n'roll Read moreZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, a long-time friend, said: “It’s almost unfathomable to contemplate a world without Roky Erickson. Erickson struggled with mental health issues throughout his life, and was frequently treated in hospital for schizophrenia. Roky Erickson: The man who went too high Read moreHis younger brother, Sumner, was given custody of him in 2001. From 2007, Erickson toured more widely, playing high-profile gigs at the Coachella festival and Royal Festival Hall in London.

Source: The Guardian June 01, 2019 10:28 UTC