Eric’s musical skills and talents were nurtured by a musical family from a young age. He credits his desire to be a bass player to his uncle, Maynard Meyer.  He was given his first bass at age 11 and the journey began. 

His blues career began with his first band: The Dog Pound Blues Band”.  At the age of 15, Eric, who was underage and did not drive,  was often driven to his gigs by his father and he sometimes would have to hide behind the stage during breaks.  At the age of 18, Eric began his professional career heading out on the road with the David Cullen Bryant Band right after he graduated from high school.