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Eric Friedman
Friedman with Tremonti in 2022
Background information
Birth name	Eric Charles Friedman
Born	(1984-06-28) June 28, 1984 (age 39) Yorba Linda, California, U.S.
Origin	Anaheim, California, U.S.
Genres	Alternative metal hard rock post-grunge thrash metal heavy metal
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instrument(s)	Guitar bass guitar
Years active	1996–present

Eric Charles "Erock" Friedman (born June 28, 1984) is an American musician, best known as the current guitarist for the rock band Tremonti and touring guitarist and backing vocalist for Creed. He is the former lead guitarist for the band Submersed ^[1] and also the former lead guitarist for Daughters of Mara. Submersed and Daughters of Mara both disbanded in 2008.

Career

Early years

Friedman opened up for acts such as Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, and Jonny Lang. He had a developmental record deal with Steve Vai's label Favored Nations at 15.

Submersed

In 2000, Eric started a rock band called Blacsun that had demos produced by Brett Hestla ( Virgos, Dark New Day). In the same year, he became the lead guitarist for the band Submersed. He performed on their debut album, In Due Time. Friedman left prior to the band's second album, Immortal Verses, which was released later that year before the band disbanded in 2008. He was also the guitarist for Daughters of Mara during this time, who also broke up in 2008. He then went on to play with former TNA Impact Wrestling star Christy Hemme along with former Submersed drummer, Garrett Whitlock.

Creed

In addition to Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Friedman is influenced by Mark Tremonti of Creed and Alter Bridge and has since formed a close friendship with Tremonti, who requested for Friedman to perform as Creed's rhythm guitarist on tour. Friedman states that he grew up listening to Creed's music, particularly their debut album My Own Prison. While on tour with Creed, he provides rhythm guitar and backing vocals. He also performs a guitar solo with Tremonti on " What If." He appeared as a touring member on Creed's record-breaking live DVD, Creed Live.

Tremonti

Friedman was featured on Mark Tremonti's debut solo album, All I Was, playing guitar, bass and singing background vocals. He is featured in the music video of " You Waste Your Time" He was part of the album, Cauterize, that was released in June 2015, and part of Dust, which was released in April 2016.

Projected

In 2012, Friedman joined the supergroup Projected, alongside Sevendust's John Connolly, Vinnie Hornsby and Creed/Alter Bridge drummer Scott Phillips. Their debut album Human was released on September 18, 2012. Their recent work was Ignite My Insanity which was released under Rat Pak Records on July 21, 2017.

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