Origin: Austin, TX, USA
The 13th Floor Elevators was one of the first and considered by most to have been the best 60s psychedelic rock and roll band to come out of the great state of Texas. They were also one of the first groups in the world to refer to their music as "psychedelic rock", as labeled on their 1966 debut LP. Over the years, they have significantly influenced a slew of other successful musicians, including Big Brother & The Holding Company bassist Peter Albin and ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons. The band came to life in late 1965 when frontman Roger Kynard "Roky" Erickson (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) lef…