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{May 16, 2010}   Roky Erickson with Okkervil River

Living legend Roky, diagnosed with schizophrenia and facing  a potention stint of 10 year incarceration (for being caught in possession of one joint) was subjected to involuntary electroconvulsive therapy in Houston Phychiatric hospital and then again in Austin State hospital, who also treated him with Thorazine (Chlorpromazine). Nice. Thanks for that.

Rescued by his little brother he now controls his illnes with appropriate medication.

I hope he continues to receive the love and support that he needs.

Such a shame that, all too often genius is tortured…

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