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| Born | February 23, 1963 Clearwater, Florida, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Fiddle, guitar |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Erik Hokkanen (born February 23, 1963)[1][2] is an American fiddler,[3] guitar player, and composer living in Austin, Texas. Erik is known for performing and composing an array of musical styles, including gypsy music, western swing, surf rock, rock music, rockabilly, bluegrass music, and classical. He moves effortlessly among instruments, often playing violin while an electric guitar hangs down his back. A third generation Finn raised in Florida, Erik has toured extensively throughout Scandinavia, playing major festivals and clubs with top Finnish musicians.
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- ^ "United States Public Records, 1970-2009," database, FamilySearch (May 16, 2014), Erik Hokkanen,, Austin, Texas, United States.
- ^ Toschees, Nick. "Good-bye Kenny Rogers, Hello, Waggoneers." Texas Monthly 16.10 (October 1988): 114-119, 190-191.