Name: Halloween: Live 1979-1981
Brand: Roky Erickson

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MVD6652LP

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Colour

Orange

Colour details

one Orange one Red

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-01-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

760137665212

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Orange / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Roky Erickson

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Steadyboy Records

Roky Erickson was an American singer, songwriter, harmonica player, and guitarist. He was born on July 15, 1947 in Dallas, Texas and sadly passed away on May 31, 2019. Roky was the son of a musician and had two siblings who were also involved in the music industry.
Throughout his career, Roky Erickson made significant contributions to the music world with his unique style and talent. He gained recognition for his skills as a singer and songwriter, as well as his proficiency in playing the harmonica and guitar.
With his diverse musical abilities and captivating performances, Roky Erickson left a lasting impact on the industry. His legacy continues to inspire musicians and fans alike.

Upon completion of the Stu Cook produced Roky Erickson and The Aliens LP in summer of 1979, Roky decided to return home to Austin from San Francisco. He needed a band and The Explosives came highly recommended to Roky's manager, Craig Luckin. Introductions were made and rehearsals began. Roky &amp; The Explosives immediately hit it off, musically and personally. They played together in Texas and California from 1979-1981 logging in around 50 shows. 13th Floor Elevators drummer John Ike Walton remarked to Explosives drummer Freddie Steady Krc "You guys played more shows with Roky than the Elevators did!" The guys got in the van and barnstormed all over the Lone Star State. Bootleg recordings began to emerge that were sub-quality live performance recordings that everyone was making money off except Roky and The Explosives. Craig and Freddie agreed Freddie would review all the recordings they could find from 1979-81. Almost all were in Craig's possession. Upon final review, Freddie would select the best performance of each song they were playing live from that time period. Some, like "Heroin" and "I've Just Seen a Face" were called on the spot by Roky at a show, performed once and never played again. After the music was selected, Craig and Freddie went through their personal collection of photos, poster images and added a complete show itinerary from 1979-81. Halloween is a loving collection of performances documenting a time of Roky's reemergence into the rock music world. It was something most thought they would never see after his final days with 13th Floor Elevators, following drug busts and his plunge into mental illness eventually ending in his stay at Rusk State Mental Hospital. 

Halloween: Live 1979-1981

Music US