Eric Carlson | |
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| Also known as | Sickie Wifebeater |
| Born | May 22, 1958 |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington |
| Genres | Shock rock, heavy metal, punk rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Website | Sickie Wifebeater at MySpace |
Eric Carlson (born May 22, 1958, in Seattle, Washington) is a founding member and lead guitarist of American heavy metal band The Mentors.[1] Under the stage name Sickie Wifebeater, Carlson started The Mentors in Seattle in 1976 with bass guitarist Steve Broy (Dr. Heathen Scum) and singer/drummer Eldon Hoke (El Duce) who attended Roosevelt High School together.[1]