Eric Wilson (bassist)
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Eric John Wilson was the bass player for Sublime
(1988–1996) and also bassist for Long Beach Dub Allstars
(1997–2002). He was the bassist for the band Long Beach Shortbus
, which was composed of several members of Long Beach Dub Allstars and Sublime. He was the youngest member of Sublime. Since 2009, Wilson has been the bassist for Sublime with Rome
, a new version of one of his former band
s.
met in 1979 and later started their first garage punk
band, called The Juice Bros., consisting of drums
, bass, and vocals. In 1982, Wilson started a punk band called Hogan's Heroes (which later changed its name to Sloppy Seconds
), a band which also included Bradley Nowell
. In 1988, Wilson introduced Nowell to his long-time friend Bud Gaugh
, and the three of them went on to form Sublime
.
After the death of Sublime's lead vocalist Brad Nowell in 1996 which disbanded Sublime, Eric temporarily joined up with 1960s style Surf-Rock band Del Noah & the Mt. Ara Ratfinks, with whom he played the stand-up bass. At the same time, Eric and Sublime drummer Bud Gaugh—along with many friends—started to experiment with the unique Sublime sound, eventually forming many Sublime-related bands, most of whom signed with the Long Beach record label Skunk Records. Eric plays in many of these follower bands. In 1997, Long Beach Dub Allstars
formed, but broke up in 2002.
Long Beach Dub Allstars' first album was released in 1999 called Right Back
(DreamWorks
).
Long Beach Dub Allstars' second album was released in 2001 called Wonders of the World
(DreamWorks).
He then joined a band with lead singer of Long Beach Dub Allstars RAS-1
called Long Beach Shortbus
. The band later split for unknown reasons in October 2007. Eric currently plays the drums in a psychedelic rock band called StoneWing who will be on a 2009 tour of the Midwest and Colorado with Midwest Reggae Rockers Jon Wayne and The Pain out of Minneapolis MN. Eric Also plays in an Iggy Pop cover band called The STyMiES.
It was announced in early 2009 that Wilson would be reuniting with Sublime
at Cantina Los Tres Hombres in Sparks, Nevada on February 28 with new frontman and guitarist Rome Ramirez
, who is filling in for the late Bradley Nowell
. Following positive response, the band decided to reunite properly in August 2009 for a possible tour and new album. However, not long after the October 2009 performance at Cypress Hill
's Smokeout Festival, a Los Angeles
judge banned the new lineup from using the Sublime name and was forced to change the name. The new lineup of Eric Wilson, Bud Gaugh
and Rome Ramirez
now performs together as Sublime with Rome
. A debut album, Yours Truly
was released on July 12, 2011.
http://www.billboard.com/news/sublime-settles-on-new-band-name-plots-tour-1004070980.story#/news/sublime-settles-on-new-band-name-plots-tour-1004070980.story Sublime Settles On New Band Name, Plots Tour]. Last accessed March 3, 2010.)
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Sublime (band)
Sublime was an American ska punk band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1988. The band's line-up, unchanged until their breakup, consisted of Bradley Nowell , Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh . Michael "Miguel" Happoldt also contributed on a few Sublime songs, such as "New Thrash." Lou Dog, Nowell's...
(1988–1996) and also bassist for Long Beach Dub Allstars
Long Beach Dub Allstars
The Long Beach Dub Allstars were a dub reggae/ska/rock band formed in 1997 and disbanded in 2002.-History:Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh met in childhood and later started their first garage punk band, consisting of drums, bass and vocals. They later formed Sublime with Brad Nowell...
(1997–2002). He was the bassist for the band Long Beach Shortbus
Long Beach Shortbus
Long Beach Shortbus was a reggae-influenced punk band from Long Beach, California. The band consists of four regular members: RAS-1 , Trey Pangborn , Eric Wilson and Damion Ramirez...
, which was composed of several members of Long Beach Dub Allstars and Sublime. He was the youngest member of Sublime. Since 2009, Wilson has been the bassist for Sublime with Rome
Sublime with Rome
Sublime with Rome is a musical collaboration between Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, formerly of the band Sublime, and singer and guitarist Rome Ramirez. The group chiefly performed songs by Sublime, which was fronted by Bradley Nowell until his death in 1996...
, a new version of one of his former band
Sublime (band)
Sublime was an American ska punk band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1988. The band's line-up, unchanged until their breakup, consisted of Bradley Nowell , Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh . Michael "Miguel" Happoldt also contributed on a few Sublime songs, such as "New Thrash." Lou Dog, Nowell's...
s.
Musical career
Wilson and Bud GaughBud Gaugh
Floyd "Bud" I. Gaugh IV is a rock music drummer who played in the bands Sublime , Long Beach Dub Allstars , Eyes Adrift Volcano , Del Mar and Sublime with Rome...
met in 1979 and later started their first garage punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band, called The Juice Bros., consisting of drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, bass, and vocals. In 1982, Wilson started a punk band called Hogan's Heroes (which later changed its name to Sloppy Seconds
Sloppy Seconds
Sloppy Seconds is a Ramones-influenced punk band from Indianapolis, Indiana that started in the mid-1980s. They gained notoriety in the underground "punk" scene with songs like "Come Back, Traci" , "I Don't Want to be a Homosexual", "Jani is a Nazi", "I Want 'em Dead" and "So Fucked up".The bands...
), a band which also included Bradley Nowell
Bradley Nowell
Bradley James Nowell was an American musician who served as lead singer and guitarist of the Californian band Sublime. He died at the age of 28 from a heroin overdose shortly before the release of Sublime's self-titled major label debut.Raised in Long Beach, California, Nowell developed an...
. In 1988, Wilson introduced Nowell to his long-time friend Bud Gaugh
Bud Gaugh
Floyd "Bud" I. Gaugh IV is a rock music drummer who played in the bands Sublime , Long Beach Dub Allstars , Eyes Adrift Volcano , Del Mar and Sublime with Rome...
, and the three of them went on to form Sublime
Sublime (band)
Sublime was an American ska punk band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1988. The band's line-up, unchanged until their breakup, consisted of Bradley Nowell , Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh . Michael "Miguel" Happoldt also contributed on a few Sublime songs, such as "New Thrash." Lou Dog, Nowell's...
.
After the death of Sublime's lead vocalist Brad Nowell in 1996 which disbanded Sublime, Eric temporarily joined up with 1960s style Surf-Rock band Del Noah & the Mt. Ara Ratfinks, with whom he played the stand-up bass. At the same time, Eric and Sublime drummer Bud Gaugh—along with many friends—started to experiment with the unique Sublime sound, eventually forming many Sublime-related bands, most of whom signed with the Long Beach record label Skunk Records. Eric plays in many of these follower bands. In 1997, Long Beach Dub Allstars
Long Beach Dub Allstars
The Long Beach Dub Allstars were a dub reggae/ska/rock band formed in 1997 and disbanded in 2002.-History:Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh met in childhood and later started their first garage punk band, consisting of drums, bass and vocals. They later formed Sublime with Brad Nowell...
formed, but broke up in 2002.
Long Beach Dub Allstars' first album was released in 1999 called Right Back
Right Back
-Guest Artists:This album features many additional artists, including:* Barrington Levy, performing on "Righteous Dub" & "Saw Red"* H.R., performing on "New Sun"* Dangr, performing on "Kick Down"* Tippa Irie, performing on "Sensi"...
(DreamWorks
DreamWorks Records
DreamWorks Records was an American record label. Founded in 1996 by David Geffen, Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg as a subsidiary of DreamWorks SKG, the label operated until 2005 when it was shut down...
).
Long Beach Dub Allstars' second album was released in 2001 called Wonders of the World
Wonders of the World (album)
Wonders of the World is the second album from dub band Long Beach Dub Allstars. It was released during the September 11, 2001 attacks, and was the final album from the band...
(DreamWorks).
He then joined a band with lead singer of Long Beach Dub Allstars RAS-1
RAS-1
RAS-1 is a musician who was in the band Long Beach Shortbus with former Sublime bassist Eric Wilson and Trey Pragborn of Falling Idols, along with drummer Damien Ramirez...
called Long Beach Shortbus
Long Beach Shortbus
Long Beach Shortbus was a reggae-influenced punk band from Long Beach, California. The band consists of four regular members: RAS-1 , Trey Pangborn , Eric Wilson and Damion Ramirez...
. The band later split for unknown reasons in October 2007. Eric currently plays the drums in a psychedelic rock band called StoneWing who will be on a 2009 tour of the Midwest and Colorado with Midwest Reggae Rockers Jon Wayne and The Pain out of Minneapolis MN. Eric Also plays in an Iggy Pop cover band called The STyMiES.
It was announced in early 2009 that Wilson would be reuniting with Sublime
Sublime (band)
Sublime was an American ska punk band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1988. The band's line-up, unchanged until their breakup, consisted of Bradley Nowell , Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh . Michael "Miguel" Happoldt also contributed on a few Sublime songs, such as "New Thrash." Lou Dog, Nowell's...
at Cantina Los Tres Hombres in Sparks, Nevada on February 28 with new frontman and guitarist Rome Ramirez
Rome Ramirez
Roman René Ramírez , better known as Rome Ramirez or simply Rome, is an American singer and guitarist currently playing with Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson from Sublime in a new venture...
, who is filling in for the late Bradley Nowell
Bradley Nowell
Bradley James Nowell was an American musician who served as lead singer and guitarist of the Californian band Sublime. He died at the age of 28 from a heroin overdose shortly before the release of Sublime's self-titled major label debut.Raised in Long Beach, California, Nowell developed an...
. Following positive response, the band decided to reunite properly in August 2009 for a possible tour and new album. However, not long after the October 2009 performance at Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. Cypress Hill was the first Latino hip-hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide...
's Smokeout Festival, a Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
judge banned the new lineup from using the Sublime name and was forced to change the name. The new lineup of Eric Wilson, Bud Gaugh
Bud Gaugh
Floyd "Bud" I. Gaugh IV is a rock music drummer who played in the bands Sublime , Long Beach Dub Allstars , Eyes Adrift Volcano , Del Mar and Sublime with Rome...
and Rome Ramirez
Rome Ramirez
Roman René Ramírez , better known as Rome Ramirez or simply Rome, is an American singer and guitarist currently playing with Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson from Sublime in a new venture...
now performs together as Sublime with Rome
Sublime with Rome
Sublime with Rome is a musical collaboration between Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, formerly of the band Sublime, and singer and guitarist Rome Ramirez. The group chiefly performed songs by Sublime, which was fronted by Bradley Nowell until his death in 1996...
. A debut album, Yours Truly
Yours Truly (Sublime with Rome album)
Yours Truly is the debut album by rock group Sublime with Rome, which was released on July 12, 2011. It is the first album since the original Sublime disbanded in 1996, due to lead singer and guitarist Bradley Nowell's death. According to the liner notes, the album is dedicated to him...
was released on July 12, 2011.
Sublime
- 40 Oz. to Freedom40 Oz. to Freedom40oz. to Freedom is the 1992 debut album by the Southern California ska-punk band Sublime released by Skunk Records and again by MCA. 40oz. to Freedom received mixed critical reviews upon its first release, but has earned an improved public perception since...
(1992) - Robbin' the HoodRobbin' the HoodRobbin' the Hood is the second album by the Southern California ska punk band Sublime, which was released in 1994.- Context and production values :...
(1994) - SublimeSublime (album)Sublime is the third and final album released by ska-punk band Sublime. Originally intended to be titled Killin' It, the band and record label agreed to substitute an eponymous title due to lead singer Bradley Nowell's death prior to the album's release...
(1996) - Second-hand Smoke (1997)
http://www.billboard.com/news/sublime-settles-on-new-band-name-plots-tour-1004070980.story#/news/sublime-settles-on-new-band-name-plots-tour-1004070980.story Sublime Settles On New Band Name, Plots Tour]. Last accessed March 3, 2010.)
Me llamo Carla
Long Beach Dub All-Stars
- Right BackRight Back-Guest Artists:This album features many additional artists, including:* Barrington Levy, performing on "Righteous Dub" & "Saw Red"* H.R., performing on "New Sun"* Dangr, performing on "Kick Down"* Tippa Irie, performing on "Sensi"...
(1999) - Wonders of the WorldWonders of the World (album)Wonders of the World is the second album from dub band Long Beach Dub Allstars. It was released during the September 11, 2001 attacks, and was the final album from the band...
(2001)