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Hi, my name is Eric, and I've been a drummer / musician since the age of five years old. The only reason anyone would know my name, is from the work I did with my progressive rock band EQUINOX. Equinox signed our first major label deal with JVC/Victor, and our debut album hit the Top 20 and Top 40 charts in many countries back in the mid-to-late 90's. We were on top of the world for a short period of time (our 15 minutes of fame ;-), and we charted higher than other prominent rock artists of the time, like: Bon Jovi, Iron Maiden, Mr. Big, Anthrax, Jimmy Page & Robert Plant, Aerosmith, Great White, and others (see the charts in my photo section). Today Equinox songs still receive airplay in more than 50 countries (per official ASCAP accounting reports), and we're all very proud of that achievement.
I do a lot of recording session work for artists from around the world, and fill-in with certain artists in a live capacity as my schedule allows. Any interested parties should email me through my website - www.ericdrums.com . Some of my session work has made it out into the world of video games and commercials (jingles). I tend to get busy with that kind of work just prior to every holiday season. I also teach the art of drumming.
Currently, I'm performing with the band Joy Ride - 80's Pop to Current Rock. The band plays the more exclusive circuit venues and corporate events around the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. You can visit the band online at www.joyriderocks.com. At a Joy Ride show, you'll hear your favorite dance and party songs from artists like Michael Jackson, Pink, Journey, Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, Duran Duran, Van Halen, Loverboy, AC/DC, Lady Gaga, Gretchen Wilson, Wild Cherry, Big & Rich, Joan Jet, Salt n Pepa, Kiss, and many more! Plenty of fun dance music to keep your booty shakin' all night long!
I've previously been a member of the band Luna Sea - a fun variety band of longtime friends that played shows and festivals all around the multi-state area. The Bad Animals - A Tribute To Heart, who were Nominated by the MMA as one of Minnesota's Best Cover/Tribute Acts for 2006 while I was in the band. I'll be filling in with them for a few shows in 2009 - watch my calendar for updates. Some of you that are familiar with more of my past work will also remember my involvement with Shaky Jake, Renaissance (funk group featuring Prince's cousin Tony V.), The Mindy Gunn Group (classic AOR female touring artist), Torok (hard rock group also featuring Michael Torok from Impaler) and Vox Tempus (featuring former background musicians from Equinox and Takara).
I've been a Martial Artist for more than twenty years, and have been an instructor for fifteen years. I collect ancient weaponry (mostly swords), and watches (novelty to luxury time pieces). I'm an amateur magician, and I love anything to do with horror memorabilia. For more information about myself and the artists I've previously worked with, or to contact me with regards to hiring me for recording sessions or for drumming lessons, please visit my website - www.ericdrums.com
