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In Memoriam: Roky Erickson, July 15, 1947 – May 31, 2019 From the trailblazing "Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators" to the haunted beauty of "True Love Cast Out All Evil," the Texas legend pushed rock music — and his own mind — to the outer limits and beyond.

By Scott Schinder In his seven decades on this planet, Roky Erickson — psychedelic pioneer, punk progenitor, horror-rock maestro — scaled dizzying creative heights and spent …

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Q&A: Alejandro Escovedo The True Believer talks about how a band of Italians — and the fictional story of two immigrants in search of America in the age of Trump — helped him find his way to making the most personal and boldly political album of his life, "The Crossing."

By Richard Skanse Nearly two decades on from writing one of the most haunting songs of his career — 2001’s “Wave,” about the day his father, …

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In Memoriam: Don Williams, May 27, 1939-Sept. 8, 2017 With a voice like a soft southern wind and the soothing demeanor of a true gentleman, this "Good Ole Boy" from Floydada proved you didn't have to be an outlaw to make a Texas-sized impression on the heart of country music

By Mike Ethan Messick Revered country music singer, songwriter, and performer Don Williams departed this world on Sept. 8 at the age of 78. A native …

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Red Shahan – Culberson County