Erik started playing guitar at the tender age of six, but switched to the bass in high school in order to join a band in need of some low end. His love of the bass flourished, and he proceeded to bring the thump to numerous Chicagoland bands beginning in the early 00’s.

 

Erik first heard Pink Floyd when his Uncle Bob showed him The Wall movie when he was WAY too young to see it, which horrified him into a near stupor. But the fear planted a seed of curiosity, and a few years later a beat up vinyl copy of Wish You Were Here procured at a garage sale revealed to him the genius of Pink Floyd, of which he’s been a die-hard fan ever since.

 

Birthday: September 21

Hometown: Sandwich, IL

Favorite Floyd: The Wish You Were Here album, particularly “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”

Favorite Treat: Sushi

 

What you’d never guess: Erik is extremely fond of snakes, of which he’s owned multiple over the years.