Roky Erickson - HMV Forum, London 20-AUG-09
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Topic: Roky Erickson - HMV Forum, London 20-AUG-09
Posted By: rushfan4
Subject: Roky Erickson - HMV Forum, London 20-AUG-09
Date Posted: August 11 2009 at 16:37
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MEAN FIDDLER PRESENTS Second only London performance from Texan rock icon "Roky Erickson, to this day, is one of the out-and-out wildest rock singers" - Billy Gibbons, ZZ Top The Texan psychedelic icon Roky Erickson returns to U.K. for a one-off show at the HMV Forum on 20th August. This is a chance to catch a true legend of the 60's for only his second ever London appearance. Roky Erickson was the visionary singer, songwriter and guitar player for trailblazing psychedelic rock band the '13th Floor Elevators'. Although only in existence for a few short years their influence has reverberated for the decades since their demise. The fallout from being involved in such a radical and innovative band took its toll on Roky. The well-documented tales of drug abuse, mental illness, and misfortunes have entered rock 'n' roll folklore. Intermittent recording and occasional performances throughout the 70's, 80's and the 90's only added to the Roky myth. It seemed that he could not and would not return to the public eye from the demons that had haunted and crippled him for many years. Of all the cult figures that have clawed their way back from the depths his resurrection as a performer ranks as the most unlikely, and most welcome, of them all. Now Roky is due to return to London for the first time since his performance at the Royal Festival Hall, as part of the Meltdown Festival, in 2007. On that occasion he thrilled the audience with performances of solo songs such as 'I Walked With A Zombie' and 'Night Of The Demon' as well as Elevator classics 'You're Gonna Miss Me' and 'Splash 1'. The night ended with an emotional standing ovation. It seemed scarcely believable his rehabilitation had brought him to this point but in recent years, with the help of friends and family, a fitter healthier Roky has now returned to deliver his wild and twisted take on his own legacy. To view the press release in full, click on the link below: ------------- 
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