Eric Friedman
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Eric Friedman | |
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Birth name | Eric Charles Friedman |
Born | Yorba Linda, California, U.S. | June 28, 1984
Origin | Anaheim, California, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
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Years active | 1996–present |
Eric Charles "Erock" Friedman (born June 28, 1984) is an American musician, best known as the current guitarist for the rock band Tremonti and former touring guitarist and backing vocalist for Creed. He played with the band on their 2009 United States reunion tour with Staind and their 2010 Tour with Skillet. He is the former lead guitarist for the band Submersed[1] and also the former lead guitarist for Daughters of Mara. Submersed and Daughters of Mara both disbanded in 2008.
Career
Early years
Friedman opened up for acts such as Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, and Jonny Lang. He had a developmental record deal with Steve Vai's label Favored Nations at 15.
Submersed
In 2000, Eric started a rock band called Blacsun that had demos produced by
Creed
In addition to Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Friedman is influenced by Mark Tremonti of Creed and Alter Bridge and has since formed a close friendship with Tremonti, who requested for Friedman to perform as Creed's rhythm guitarist on tour. Friedman states that he grew up listening to Creed's music, particularly their debut album My Own Prison. While on tour with Creed, he provides rhythm guitar and backing vocals. He also performs a guitar solo with Tremonti on "What If." He appeared as a touring member on Creed's record-breaking live DVD, Creed Live.
Tremonti
Friedman was featured on Mark Tremonti's debut solo album, All I Was, playing guitar, bass and singing background vocals. He is featured in the music video of "You Waste Your Time" He was part of the album, Cauterize, that was released in June 2015, and part of Dust, which was released in April 2016.
Projected
In 2012, Friedman joined the supergroup
References
- Allmusic. Retrieved July 20, 2010.