TAXI

Short Bio

Southern Califonia born Guitarist/Songwriter Tim Erickson is definitely what you would call the complete package guitar player, with a strong background in both live performance, and the recording studio. He is a strong songwriter, and his lead work is rich with tasty, memorable phrasing, soul, and fire. Formerly the guitarist for "The Smoking Section" (a very promising band that was cut short), Tim's new album is due out in spring of 2012, and from the songs that are completed so far, looks to be a very exciting album to keep an eye on without a doubt.

Tim Erickson

Tim Erickson was born in Southern California into a musical family. At age 15 he got serious about guitar, taking lessons from ex-Ratt, and Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Marq Torien, who he had met through a friend at the Hollywood Guitar Center. 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, session bassist Scott Ferguson, and drummer James Maddox. After playing a few shows together, the quartet recorded their self titled debut, recorded and mixed in just three days. Receiving regular radio play, and building a reputation for their high energy live shows, the band was on the verge of success when personal differences cut short their momentum, and ended the band. Tim released his second solo album "Play To Win" in June 2008, and received internet radio play across the United States, Canada, and Europe. The album also received outstanding reviews. Tim released the follow up "Bed Of Nails" on January 22nd 2010, which is being called his best work to date. With a more aggressive, heavier approach that gets back to Erickson's roots, the buzz surrounding this album is growing fast!! For more information, links, news, and Tim's Official on-line store, visit... www.reverbnation.com/timerickson