Eric Albronda
American drummer, music manager, record producer, co-founder of the band Blue Cheer
About Eric Albronda
Lived 1945 – 2024 (aged 78). Eric Albronda was an American record producer, talent manager and composer.
Eric Albronda (November 18, 1945 – July 7, 2024) was an American musician and the first drummer for Blue Cheer, briefly, prior to being replaced by Paul Whaley. He also co-produced (with Leigh Stephens) Red Weather, the first solo album by former Blue Cheer guitarist Leigh Stephens, as well as the eponymous solo album by one of Stephens' post Blue Cheer bands, Pilot.
The group Pilot had as its vocalist Bruce Stephens, often confused with Leigh Stephens. Eric Albronda co-produced the Pilot album with Bruce Stephens at Trident Studios in London. The recordings were done in 1971 and released on RCA Records. The song "Fillmore Shuffle" was covered by Sammy Hagar.
Albronda died on July 7, 2024, following complications from an automobile accident.
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Who was Eric Albronda?
American drummer, music manager, record producer, co-founder of the band Blue Cheer
When was Eric Albronda born?
Eric Albronda was born on 18 November 1945.
When did Eric Albronda die?
Eric Albronda died on 7 July 2024.
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Eric Albronda was a record producer, talent manager and composer.
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Eric Albronda was American.
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