I guess a couple months ago I didn't know it until just now. The 13th floor elevators have been one of my favorite bands since I was a tween. The media wont say how he died. probably just old and decrepit I'm going to guess. I guess I identify with him because we are both rockers and we've both been mental patients at the same jails, I hope he's doing well. I like how he recorded some of the same songs multiple times but slightly different. I got someone to rent me from the library one of his 2 disc sets and it was pretty good. This is why I don't like the beatles they were pretty gay compared to the 13th floor elevators.