The 13th Floor Elevators was an American rock band from Austin, Texas, United States, [7] formed by guitarist and vocalist Roky Erickson, electric jug player Tommy Hall, and guitarist Stacy Sutherland.

Jun 12, 2025 · According to Otis Elevators—the literal authority on going up and down floors, which has been around since 1853—most buildings with elevators omit the 13th floor entirely.

Feb 14, 2017 · Today, 85 percent of elevator panels don’t have the number 13. You won’t find it on the panels and you won’t find it in the stairwells. While the 14 th floor is actually the 13 th floor for …

Through a soundscape originating in South Texas, onward throughout the planets, here is a stunning outlay of the mysterious energy of The 13th Floor Elevators. Think about it.

Oct 29, 2025 · If you’ve ever looked closely at the elevator panel of a high-rise hotel or residential building, you’ve likely noticed something missing: a button for the 13th floor.

Since the introduction of modern skyscrapers, owners have continued to worry about superstitious tenants refusing to inhabit that “unlucky” floor. The Otis Elevator Company reports that 80 to 90% of …

Aug 7, 2025 · While this might sound irrational to some, the absence of the 13th floor in elevators has become an accepted architectural practice in many places. But why has an entire floor number …

Apr 16, 2025 · Elevators often lack a 13th floor due to cultural superstitions surrounding the number 13. Many buildings skip labeling this floor, which can lead to the elevator displaying the number 14 instead.

Formed in late 1965, the 13th Floor Elevators, from Austin, TX, featuring core members Tommy Hall (Electric Jug, Roky Erickson (Vocals, guitar) and Stacy Sut...

Jul 8, 2025 · Discover why most New York elevators skip the 13th floor and what this long-standing tradition really means.