Detroit Born & Bred, Erich has toured and performed in 43 states and 3 continents since taking up the guitar at 15 years of age. Gaining notoriety with Detroit rock drumming legend Johnny “Bee” Badanjek at the age of 19, Erich opened for and performed with some of Rock's biggest names, incl. The Black Crowes, The Cult, Lenny Kravitz,Grand Funk,Patti Smith,The MC5, and many more...

Erich's guitar prowess then took him out west for a decade plus, winning awards and gaining fans across the west. Working with Grammy nominated singer Earl Thomas for 2 + years, he shared the bill with Ray Charles, Ike Turner, Etta James B.B. King, Taj Mahal and more..

 

Erich's Vocals and Songwriting flourished during this time, and a successful Solo career was launched, with club and festival appearances, making a name for himself in the Blues Scene. A return to his hometown has resulted in 5 solo cd's, award-winning guest appearances and multiple awards and nominations. Erich is well known in Detroit and the region as a world class energetic performer and entertainer and a respected songwriter and session musician.

WRIF's Michigans Best Guitarist 1991
Detroit Music Award Talent deserving wider recognition 1992
Denver's Best Rock Guitarist and best new group 1994
Rocky Mountain Guitar Show's Battle of the Blues Champ 1996
EMMY Award (original score Composer) 30th News & Documentary EMMY's 2009

Some Recording & Songwriting credits include:

Solo CD's:
Got The Blues ('01, East Side Soul ('06) & The Flying Crowbars ('11 )
& Flying Crowbars LIVE @ The Shop, Vol I & II ('15-'16)
(Guitar/Vocals/Producer/Mixer. All have received national & international airplay)

Recent Guest Appearances/Sessions/Production Credits:
Earl Thomas - The Coffee House Concerts '02 (Guitar/Mixer)
Charles “Buddy” Smith-Resurrection '07 Life Ain't Nothin' but a Song '12 (Producer/Guitar/Mixer, featuring MOTOWN legends Mckinley Jackson & Joey Kingfish
Monsieur Guillame & His Zydeco Hepcats' -Motown Mojo '13 (guitar/vox/mixer Internationally reviewed)
Paul Lamb & The Detroit Breakdown- fall '13 release ( lead guitar, Internationally reviewed)
Press/Radio/TV/Media appearances include:
NPR, MTV, WNBC, WWOZ, Radio Free Amsterdam, Last FM, Rolling Stone, Musician Magazine, Guitar for the Practicing Musician, Big City R & B, magazine, Detroit Free Press & News, NY Times, L.A.Times


….....With a Dynamic and Electrifying Stage Presence,
World Class recording credentials and a Solid reputation as a True Professional, Erich is one of Detroit's Top Talents and his commitment and artistry are second to none! His reputation is well respected and hard earned.....