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Eric Brittingham
Background information
Born (1960-05-08) May 8, 1960 (age 64)
OriginSalisbury, Maryland, U.S.
Genres
  • heavy metal
  • hard rock
  • Occupation(s)Musician
    Instrument(s)Bass
    Years active1982–present

    Eric Brittingham (born May 8, 1960) is an American bass guitarist best known for playing in the band Cinderella.[1][2]

    Early life[edit]

    Brittingham was born in Salisbury, Maryland.

    Career[edit]

    In 1983, Brittingham along with guitarist Tom Keifer founded the rock band Cinderella in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania.[3] Cinderella was signed to their first contract with Polygram in 1985 when they were seen performing at the Empire Rock ClubinPhiladelphiabyJon Bon Jovi who referred them to his agent.[4]

    Brittingham was also in a side-band, Naked Beggars, with his (ex)wife Inga and Cinderella bandmate Jeff LaBar.[5]

    Brittingham also played with Let It Rawk, a revolving door "super-group" featuring musicians from the 1980s rock music scene such as Jaime St. James (Black 'N Blue, Warrant), Oz Fox (Stryper), Scot Coogan (Lynch Mob) and Stacey Blades (LA Guns).[6]

    In 2009, Brittingham temporarily filled-in for Poison bassist Bobby Dall on Poison's Summer 2009 tour with Def Leppard when Dall became sick on tour.[7]

    On April 19, 2013, Brittingham played bass guitar in Rock Island, IL at Martini's on the Rock for The Dirties.

    In 2014 Brittingham co-formed the new rock supergroup Devil City Angels and played on the band's self-titled debut album released in 2015. After the first album, Brittingham left the band and was replaced by Rudy SarzoofQuiet Riot.[8]

    Currently, Brittingham plays bass in the Bret Michaels Band.[9]

    Personal life[edit]

    Brittingham is divorced from Lori Brittingham.They have two daughters together, named Tara and Shannon and both reside in the Nashville, Tennessee area. [10] Eric Brittingham suffered a 'mild heart attack' in mid-December 2006.[11]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Biography: Cinderella". Allmusic. Retrieved 21 March 2010.
  • ^ Wildsmith, Steve (21 June 2017). "A Cinderalla story: Rocker Tom Keifer has one foot in the 80's, one in the future". www.thedailytimes.com. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  • ^ Johnson, Laura (2 August 2012). "Cinderella back from the ashes of the 80's". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  • ^ Blush, Steven (2006). American Hair Metal. Los Angeles, CA: Feral House. p. 121. ISBN 978-1-932595-18-5. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  • ^ "Naked Beggars Announces New Drummer, Prepares To Record Third Album". Blabbermouth. October 4, 2006. Archived from the original on 4 May 2010. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
  • ^ Taylor, Carlson T. (June 2014). HAIRcyclopedia Vol. 1 - The Legends. Lulu.com. p. 43. ISBN 978-1-312-28618-4. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  • ^ "Poison Featuring Cinderella Bassist: Video Available". Blabbermouth. September 12, 2009. Archived from the original on 23 September 2009. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
  • ^ "Devil City Angels Parts Ways With Bassist Eric Brittingham, Recruits Rudy Sarzo". www.blabbermouth.net. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  • ^ "Jeff Labar Says His 'Drinking Problem' Is To Blame for Cinderella Inactivity". www.blabbermouth.net. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  • ^ "Naked Beggars Announces New Drummer, Prepares To Record Third Album". Blabbermouth. October 4, 2006. Archived from the original on 4 May 2010. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
  • ^ "Cinderella Bassist Suffers Mild Heart Attack; Wife Issues Statement". Blabbermouth. December 16, 2006. Archived from the original on 4 May 2010. Retrieved 21 March 2010.

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