Eric "Bobo" Correa

Eric "Bobo" Correa (born August 27, 1968) is an American percussionist best known as a member of Cypress Hill and for his work with the Beastie Boys in the 1990s. He is also a founding member of the industrial metal supergroup Sol Invicto, alongside Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter and producer/guitarist Richie Londres.

Early life Correa is the son of pioneering Latin jazz percussionist Willie Bobo, who collaborated with legends such as Tito Puente, Miles Davis, and Cal Tjader. Influenced by his father's career, Correa began drumming at age four and made his first professional appearance at five, performing on stage with Willie Bobo. Growing up surrounded by music, Correa's early jobs included working at a record store, Music Plus, where he was immersed in albums and cassettes. He highlighted working on Ill Communication as one of his proudest studio moments. The performance was released as a concert film and album in 2025, with Correa serving as musical director.

Sol Invicto Correa is a core member and percussionist of Sol Invicto, an instrumental cinematic industrial electronic metal project founded in 2008 by Richie Londres, with Correa joining early via his prior collaboration with Londres on Cultura Londres. The group also includes Stephen Carpenter (Deftones) on guitar, Dan Foord (ex-SikTh) on drums, and Technical Itch on production.

Other projects and collaborations Correa has collaborated extensively, including with the Black Crowes on Amorica (1994), a southern rock album he cited as a proud moment.

Correa contributed percussion to Cultura Londres, a Latin hip hop project founded by Richie Londres, including the track "Fiesta" on his solo album.

Personal life Correa has discussed influences including Public Enemy, Black Sabbath, and Santana, crediting them for Cypress Hill's sound. He has also shared reading Bram Stoker's Dracula amid modern vampire trends.