You're Gonna Miss Me: Documentary about rock n roll pioneer Roger Kynard "Roky" Erickson, whose band the 13th Floor Elevators coined the term "psychedelic rock" in the 60's. Struggling with drug abuse and schizophrenia, he spent 3 years in Rusk State Hospital after pleading insanity on marijuana charges. His new band, Roky Erickson and the Aliens managed to stay vital during the 70's with a darker and more aggressive rock sound. After losing interest in music, he became a recluse, living in poverty and filth. The movie details the rise and fall of Roky Erickson and his brothers struggle to get Rokys life back on track.
This is one of the most heartbreaking movies I've ever seen. Roky Erikson was an amazing talent and pretty much single handedly started the 60's psych rock movement. Through his years of drug abuse and shock treatment in a mental institution he became a shell of who he once was and battles, to this day, the demons of schizophrenia. It's no surprise he ended up as he did after watching this. A crazy mother, a fucked up childhood and an equally crazy brother / caretaker left him no chance at all. A truly sad tale of one of rock n' roll most under appreciated talents.
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