Tim Erickson was born in Southern Califonia into a musical family. At age 13 he bought himself a used drum set with money he earned mowing lawns around his neighborhood. At age 15 his step father (also a musician) bought him his first guitar. Throughout his teens, and early twenties he played in several bands leading up to "The Smoking Section" formed with his younger brother Sean on lead vocals, bassist Scott Ferguson, and drummer James Maddox. After playing a few shows together, the quartet recorded their self titled debut, completed in just three days (two days to record, one to mix). Recieving regular radio play, and building a reputation for their high energy live shows, the band was on the verge of success when personal, and family issues cut short their momentum, and put the band on indefinite hiatus. Tim recently completed work on his second solo album "Play To Win", and is currently working on songs for his new band formed with VLS lead singer Jimmy Tuttle, and former Smoking Section Bass player Scott Ferguson. "This is going to be a great band with all the talent we have brought together for this one. I'm really excited about the future for us". Tim's page, and official website will post updates on the status of the new project.
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