The psychedelic sounds of the th floor elevators is the debut. I first encountered erickson s music as a college student in the early 80s, when i heard the song bloody hammer. The psychedelic sounds of the th floor elevators album. The th floor elevators was een amerikaanse rockband uit austin. They are considered to be one of the very first psychedelic bands. And their singer was one of the 60s first acid casualties.
Its made particularly distinctive by the genuinely wild, revelatory vocals of frontman roky erickson and the incredible electric jug. In 1966 erickson was 19 years old the band released their debut album the psychedelic sounds of the th floor elevators. The album was released by sire records in the united states, and by wea international in europe. Pioneers of psychedelia, these influential texans were led by outsider genius roky erickson, who combined offbeat. The saga of roky erickson and the th floor elevators, the pioneers of psychedelic sound, copious discographical minutiae and reproductions of the original album art, posters, rare photos, charts, etc. Roky erickson, 71, revered figure of psychedelic rock. The band was together from 1965 to 1969, and during that period released four albums and seven singles for the international artists record label the elevators were the first band to refer to. Demon angel texas hotel, 1995 is the soundtrack to a erickson documentary. At the threequarter mark of paul drummond s exhaustive and exhaustingly detailed band bio, eye mind. Indeed, they had transmuted beyond their lightnin hopkinsnhooker heated acid blues. Paul kantner, jefferson airplane farreaching, eloquent, fuckedup and beautiful the greatest rocknroll in the world.
Watch a full recording of the th floor elevators first. Beauty and the beast sympathy, 1993 documents a 1982 concert. Page 5 of 11 the pioneers of psychedelic sound drummond, paul, cope, julian on. Roky ericksons sweet intonations of tryin totryin totryin to get back to you. May 31, 2017 the psychedelic sounds of the th floor elevators the th floor elevators were an american psychedelic rock band that got their start in austin, texas in 1965. Released 17 october 1966 on international artists catalog no. The elevators had already arrived at a place where they had the songs, lyrics and feel to animate both into. International artists th floor elevators sign of the 3. Youre gonna miss me is an instant classic and will likely be regarded as essential years from now.
Those who are indeed collectors of the influential psychedelic bands material have everything already, the only convenience is that this is in a single package and leaves off some of the real dross, although. Jun 08, 2007 the th floor elevators were the first psychedelic band. Jun 10, 2017 roky erickson, for those uninitiated, is an austin tx music legend that first gained musical prominence in 1966 when his band the th floor elevators had a top 40 hit with their single youre gonna miss me. I first encountered ericksons music as a college student in the early 80s, when i heard the song bloody hammer. A tribute to roky erickson is a 1990 tribute album to singersongwriter roky erickson, founder of the th floor elevators and solo artist, whose career has been subject to significant periods of challenge from schizophrenia. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Reverend of karmic youth skyclad, 1991 documents a 1979 and a 1985 dates. One of the most exhilarating and important rock n roll stories ever tol. Discussion in music corner started by rnranimal, jun 29, 2014. Louis, new orleans and new york citys own rough trade. A stinging breakup song, the single remains probably ericksons bestknown work.
The psychedelic sounds of the th floor elevators by the. Those who are indeed collectors of the influential psychedelic bands material have everything already, the only convenience is that this is in a single package and. J spaceman, spiritualized roky erickson was special. Roky erickson is the subject of a heralded recent documentary feature, youre gonna miss me. The psychedelic sounds of the th floor elevators the th floor elevators were an american psychedelic rock band that got their start in austin, texas in 1965. I had a vague mental notion of the history of the th floor elevators and roky erickson, but this book really laid out the promise and tragedy of this group.
Grackle debacle followed in 2002, a cd featuring live recordings of both the th floor elevators in 1966 and roky erickson solo in 1976. The th floor elevators music of the spheres 2011, box. This fall, psychedelic rock pioneer roky erickson will be conducting a brief tour of the united states. Roky erickson and the th floor elevators from the worlds largest community of readers. Dec, 2017 as music historian paul drummond researched the elevators story for his biography eye mind, he also began studying what became of their studio masters, and the fruits of his labors can be heard on 2009s sign of the 3 eyed men, a tencd box set that for the first time compiles the bulk of the elevators recordings in one place and in proper. The saga of roky erickson and the th floor free books epub. At last the inside story of the legendary texan psychedelic pioneers. There are, of course, scores of 1960s cautionary tales, but the music erickson helped to make and the lifestyle he promoted with the th floor elevators explicitly advocated drug use as mind. The elevators followed their own spiritual cosmic agenda, to change society by finding a new path to enlightenment.
The psychedelic sounds of the th floor elevators, an album by the th floor elevators. International artists th floor elevators sign of the. The elevators were one of the first true psychedelic rock bands. Cun cun revival the th floor elevators 1967 easter. The boundin booklet is made of heavy stock and has six pages of liner notes by paul drummond, author of the excellent band biography eye mind. I have always been here before shout factory, 2004 is a twocd retrospective that covers both th floor elevators and solo albums. At the threequarter mark of paul drummonds exhaustive and exhaustingly detailed band bio, eye mind. The trailblazing th floor elevators released the first psychedelic rock album in america, transforming culture throughout the 1960s and.
As music historian paul drummond researched the elevators story for his biography eye mind, he also began studying what became of their studio masters, and the fruits of his labors can be heard on 2009s sign of the 3 eyed men, a tencd box set that for the first time compiles the bulk of the elevators recordings in one place and in proper. The th floor elevators may the circle remain unbroken. The band was together from 1965 to 1969, and during that period released four albums and seven singles for the international artists record label the elevators were the first. The group is revered as a formative influence on janis joplin, led zeppelin, patti smith, primal scream, r. Nov 11, 2012 to put this into proper context, this doubledisc roky erickson compilation is a double disc, 32cut collection that documents erickson s tenure with the th floor elevators. May the circle remain unbroken may the circle remain unbroken may the circle remain unbroken mmmhmmmmmmmmmm may the. The psychedelic sounds of the th floor elevators is a brilliant rock album, somewhere between the spooky menace of the doors and the careening weirdness of nuggets bands like the barbarians and green fuz. The elevators second album, easter everywhere showed the bands.
Lp, album, mono, re, unofficial international artists 4, international artists 4 ialp1, l. The th floor elevators were an american rock band from austin, texas, united states, formed by guitarist and vocalist roky erickson, electric jug player to. Jun, 2009 paul drummonds love affair with the th floor elevators continues to be a uniquely fruitful one. Additionally, the singersongwriter will not be hitting the road alone. Jun 30, 2018 roky erickson of the th floor elevators s at 71 npr source. Roky erickson and the th floor elevators first edition by paul drummond, julian cope isbn. The saga of roky erickson and the th floor elevators, the pioneers of psychedelic sound 2007, paul drummond described what befell the shortlived band. Feb 01, 2007 i had a vague mental notion of the history of the th floor elevators and roky erickson, but this book really laid out the promise and tragedy of this group. The th floor elevators were an american rock band from austin, texas, united states, formed by guitarist and vocalist roky erickson, electric jug player tommy hall, and guitarist stacy sutherland. In that brief period in the mid to late 1960s when a. The th floor elevators the psychedelic sounds of the th.
The saga of roky erickson and the th floor elevators, the pioneers of. An allseeing eye caps the psychedelic pyramid, but the cornerstone remains the th floor elevators. His eye is on the pyramid the th floor elevators allmusic. They consisted of three musicians, roky erickson, stacy sutherland, and tommy hall, who played the electric jug. Roky erickson vocals, guitar, stacy sutherland guitar, benny thurman bass, violin, john ike walton drums, tommy hall jug, lelan rogers liner. Also released in 1995 were the interpreter and the interpreter vol.
Psychedelic sounds had the bands only charting single, ericksons youre gonna miss me. Jun 05, 2019 also released in 1995 were the interpreter and the interpreter vol. Roky erickson, for those uninitiated, is an austin tx music legend that first gained musical prominence in 1966 when his band the th floor elevators had a top 40 hit with their single youre gonna miss me. The saga of roky erickson and the th floor elevators, the pioneers of psychedelic sound drummond, paul, cope, julian on. The saga of roky erickson and the th floor elevators, the pioneers of psychedelic sound. First, after years of painstaking research and sourcing interviews with the surviving members of the elevators and their entourage, came eye mind, his hugely detailed biography of this most amazing yet strangely jinxed of bands from the genredefining first. Roky erickson vocals, guitar, stacy sutherland guitar, benny thurman bass, violin, john ike walton drums. The th floor elevators the psychedelic sounds of the th floor elevators. To put this into proper context, this doubledisc roky erickson compilation is a double disc, 32cut collection that documents erickson s tenure with the th floor elevators. Best 51 th floor elevators background on hipwallpaper friday source. Roky erickson youre gonna miss me bop pills oueche. The saga of roky erickson and the th floor elevators. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Julian copethe trailblazing th floor elevators released the first psychedelic rock album in america, transforming culture throughout the 1960s and beyond.
The th floor elevators the psychedelic sounds of the. The former th floor elevators frontman will be playing shows in atlanta, jersey city, boston, philadelphia, cleveland, chicago, st. Roky erickson of the th floor elevators s at 71 npr source. Find the th floor elevators discography, albums and singles on allmusic. One of the most exhilarating and important rock n roll stories ever told. Apr 12, 2017 the th floor elevators 1967 easter everywhere mono edition 01. Youre gonna miss me is a song by the american psychedelic rock band the th floor elevators, written by roky erickson, and released as the.
The th floor elevators were the first psychedelic band. Paul drummonds love affair with the th floor elevators continues to be a uniquely fruitful one. The elevators second album, easter everywhere showed the bands progression light years away from their first one but a year earlier. Okkervil river backed roky erickson on his true love cast out all evil 2010. Jul 10, 2005 there are, of course, scores of 1960s cautionary tales, but the music erickson helped to make and the lifestyle he promoted with the th floor elevators explicitly advocated drug use as mind. The band was together from 1965 to 1969, and during that period released four albums and seven singles for the international artists record label. To put this into proper context, this doubledisc roky erickson compilation is a double disc, 32cut collection that documents ericksons tenure with the th floor elevators. First, after years of painstaking research and sourcing interviews with the surviving members of the elevators and their entourage, came eye mind, his hugely detailed biography of this most amazing yet strangely jinxed of bands from the genredefining first wave of us psych. The psychedelic sounds of the th floor elevators stereo 2010 remastered stereo mix presented in the bands intended running order, with correct writing credits and full song titles live in california recorded live on lsd in san francisco, ca fall 1966. Last weekend, influential psych rockers the th floor elevators reunited for their first performance in 47 years at austins levitation festival. The saga of roky erickson and the th floor elevators, the pioneers of psychedelic sound by paul drummond, foreword by julian cope process media, december 2007 edit external links wikimedia commons has media related to. The saga of roky erickson and the th floor elevators, the pioneers of psychedelic sound paul drummond. The original lineup included stacey sutherland guitar, benny thurman bass, john ike walton drums and max rainey vocals, but the latter was replaced by roky erickson roger kynard erickson, 15 july 1947, dallas, texas, usa.
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