album · August 1, 1968
Live
The 13th Floor Elevators
Charly | International ArtistsSee this day
psychedelic rockgarage rockrock
This 1968 live album captures The 13th Floor Elevators in their raw, untamed element, showcasing the energy that defined their legendary, albeit brief, career. It serves as a potent document of their confrontational live performances.
- The album was recorded live at the CELEBRITY CLUB in Orange, Texas on June 1, 1968.
- It features tracks from their first three studio albums: "The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators", "Easter Everywhere", and "Live".
- The album was released posthumously in the UK in August 1968 by Countdown Records, and later in the US by International Artists.
The 13th Floor Elevators were a psychedelic rock band formed in Austin, Texas in 1965. They are widely considered pioneers of the genre, known for their experimental sound and Roky Erickson's distinctive vocals. This 1968 release came after their split and the release of their final studio album "Bull of the Woods".
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