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Psych-Rock Cult Hero Roky Erickson Dies

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The embodiment behind the "Keep Austin Weird" slogan, psychedelic garage rock mastermind Roky Erickson of the 13th Floor Elevators has died of undisclosed causes. Erickson, who underwent electro-shock therapy for schizophrenia and was at one point, destitute, enjoyed a late career revival thanks to his work with fellow Lone Star artist Okkervil River.  Apple is about done with their once popular paid download site I-Tunes. And a trailer for the  new Martin Scorsese documentary on Dylan's commercial flop, but artistic achievement, the Rolling Thunder Revue tour has been released 

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