Re: [bomp] Roky Erickson on Austin City Limits!!

[Wilson Smith <w@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 13 Jan 2008, Count Brockula wrote:

>
> Roky Erickson is on Austin City Limits right now! I know it's a little late 
> to let everyone know but keep an eye out for the rerun! It's pretty friggin' 
> spectacular! It's absolutely amazing to see him in great shape and performing 
> again. He seems really, really good. He's lucid and smiling and sounding 
> great. I know I'm gushing a bit but the 13th Floor Elevators are one of my 
> all time faves and "You're Gonna Miss Me" was one of the first records I ever 
> remember holding as a wee one and was one of the reasons I picked up a guitar 
> (much to the chagrin of anyone that's ever heard me play). I think pbs.org 
> may have the performance archived.

His brother has apparently played a very big role in helping Roky get 
himself together. I'm not sure if it's new meds or getting him 
away from his mother, but yeah, he's supposed to be doing and 
playing great. List folks in Austin will undoubtedly know more.

There's also that "You're Gonna Miss Me" documentary from 2005 that, 
I think, chronicles at least the beginning of his recovery (haven't 
seen it). http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0791268/ and 
http://www.amazon.com/Youre-Gonna-Miss-Me-Erickson/dp/B000P0J060/

W

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