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'''Erick Baker''' (born December 12, 1978) is an American [[singer-songwriter]] from [[Knoxville, Tennessee]].
'''Erick Baker''' (born December 12, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter from [[Knoxville, Tennessee]].


He has performed with national acts, including [[rock music]]ian [[James Blunt]], [[alternative country]] musician [[Brandi Carlile]], [[pop rock|pop-rock]] musician [[Gavin DeGraw]], the [[rock band]] [[Goo Goo Dolls]], the rock band [[Heart (band)|Heart]], [[R&B]] artist [[John Legend]], [[indie rock|indie-rock]] musician [[Edwin McCain]] and rock musician [[Grace Potter]].
He has performed with national acts, including [[Rock music|rock]] musician [[James Blunt]], [[alternative country]] musician [[Brandi Carlile]], [[pop rock|pop-rock]] musician [[Gavin DeGraw]], the rock band [[Goo Goo Dolls]], the rock band , [[R&B]] artist [[John Legend]], [[indie rock|indie-rock]] musician [[Edwin McCain]] and rock musician [[Grace Potter]].


Additionally, Baker has headlined six sold-out appearances at Knoxville's [[Bijou Theatre (Knoxville)|Bijou Theatre]].{{citation needed|date=August 2012}}
Additionally, Baker has headlined six sold-out appearances at Knoxville's [[Bijou Theatre (Knoxville)|Bijou Theatre]].{{citation needed|date=August 2012}}
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==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
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{{expand section|date=January 2013|1=parentage and education}}
He was born in [[Halls, Tennessee]]. Graduated Halls High School in 1997. While in school, played football and participated in Student Council. Class President.
He was born in Knoxville.


==Career==
==Career==
Baker started his career in a local rock band known as Down From Up with Baker as the front man/lead vocalist. They released a live album in 2006 titled "Live: Far From the Bottom" and then their first full-length album "A Terrible Beauty" in 2007. In early 2008 Baker was replaced by band mate Matt Brewster as the lead vocalist, the reasons why are still unknown. The band disbanded in late 2010 after another album.
Baker started his career in a local rock band known as Down From Up with Baker as the front man/lead vocalist. They released a live album in 2006 titled ''Live: Far From the Bottom'' and then their first full-length album ''A Terrible Beauty'' in 2007. In early 2008 Baker was replaced by bandmate Matt Brewster as the lead vocalist, the reasons why are still unknown. The band disbanded in late 2010 after another album.


Baker's breakthrough came as an opportunity to support Legend.{{when|date=January 2013}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Gilmer|first=Jason|date = January 19, 2012 | title=Erick Baker Surprised by Music Success after Starting Late|url=http://www.goupstate.com/article/20120119/ENT/201191001| work = [[Spartanburg Herald-Journal]] |accessdate= January 28, 2013}}</ref>
Baker's breakthrough came as an opportunity to support Legend.{{when|date=January 2013}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Gilmer|first=Jason|date = January 19, 2012 | title=Erick Baker Surprised by Music Success after Starting Late|url=http://www.goupstate.com/article/20120119/ENT/201191001| work = [[Spartanburg Herald-Journal]] |accessdate= January 28, 2013}}</ref>
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On February 29, 2008, Baker released his debut [[extended play]], ''It's Getting Too Late to Say It's Early'', produced by [[Travis Wyrick]].{{citation needed|date=August 2012}}
On February 29, 2008, Baker released his debut [[extended play]], ''It's Getting Too Late to Say It's Early'', produced by [[Travis Wyrick]].{{citation needed|date=August 2012}}


Baker recorded his first full-length [[studio album]], ''Holding the Pieces in Place,'' in 2010. After the album's release in April of that year, he toured with Heart. His concert repertoire began to expand around this time, and included a [[cover version]] of the song "Fight For Your Right To Party" by the [[hip hop music|hip-hop]] band [[Beastie Boys]].<ref>{{unreliable source?|date=January 2013}} {{cite web| author = Staff | date = August 19, 2010 | title= Heart and Erick Baker Rock the nTelos Pavilion |url=http://annandnancyonline.blogspot.com/2010/08/heart-and-erick-baker-rock-ntelos.html|publisher= ''Crazy On You in a Red Velvet Car'' (blog via [[Blogspot]]) |accessdate= January 28, 2013}}</ref> Later that year, he also released a live album, ''Erick Baker: Live at the Bijou Theatre'' (recorded and mixed by Ben McAmis), as well as ''Stay Awhile'', a live DVD containing footage of Baker performing and discussing his music (also mixed and edited by Ben McAmis).
Baker recorded his first full-length studio album, ''Holding the Pieces in Place,'' in 2010. After the album's release in April of that year, he toured with Heart. His concert repertoire began to expand around this time, and included a [[cover version]] of the song "Fight For Your Right To Party" by the [[hip hop music|hip-hop]] band [[Beastie Boys]].<ref>{{unreliable source?|date=January 2013}} {{cite web| author = Staff | date = August 19, 2010 | title= Heart and Erick Baker Rock the nTelos Pavilion |url=http://annandnancyonline.blogspot.com/2010/08/heart-and-erick-baker-rock-ntelos.html|publisher= Crazy On You in a Red Velvet Car (blog via [[Blogspot]]) |accessdate= January 28, 2013}}</ref> Later that year, he also released a live album, ''Erick Baker: Live at the Bijou Theatre'' (recorded and mixed by Ben McAmis), as well as ''Stay Awhile'', a live DVD containing footage of Baker performing and discussing his music (also mixed and edited by Ben McAmis).


Baker began work on his next studio album in early 2011 with producer [[Ken Coomer]]. He ended the year performing at the official [[Belk Bowl]] FanFest in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]], along with McCain and the rock band [[Daughtry (band)|Daughtry]], as well as at a New Year's Eve show for the U.S. troops stationed at the [[Guantanamo Bay Naval Base]] in [[Cuba]].
Baker began work on his next studio album in early 2011 with producer [[Ken Coomer]]. He ended the year performing at the official [[Belk Bowl]] FanFest in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]], along with McCain and the rock band [[Daughtry (band)|Daughtry]], as well as at a New Year's Eve show for the U.S. troops stationed at the [[Guantanamo Bay Naval Base]] in Cuba.


Baker's second studio album, ''Goodbye June'', was released on June 26, 2012, followed by his first European tour. The album's lead single, "In Love with a Lie", was influenced by a phone conversation Baker had with a friend about a failed relationship.<ref>{{cite web| author = Staff | date = July 30, 2012 | title=Daily Discovery: Erick Baker, "In Love With A Lie"|url=http://www.americansongwriter.com/2012/07/daily-discovery-erick-baker-in-love-with-a-lie/|publisher= American Songspace module of ''[[American Songwriter]]''|accessdate= January 28, 2013}}</ref>
Baker's second studio album, ''Goodbye June'', was released on June 26, 2012, followed by his first European tour. The album's lead single, "In Love with a Lie", was influenced by a phone conversation Baker had with a friend about a failed relationship.<ref>{{cite web| author = Staff | date = July 30, 2012 | title=Daily Discovery: Erick Baker, "In Love With A Lie"|url=http://www.americansongwriter.com/2012/07/daily-discovery-erick-baker-in-love-with-a-lie/|publisher= American Songspace module of [[American Songwriter]]|accessdate= January 28, 2013}}</ref>


Baker's third album, ''Dear Amanda'', was released on May 27, 2016.
Baker's third album, ''Dear Amanda'', was released on May 27, 2016.


===Musical style===
== Musical style ==
His [[genre (music)|genre]]-bending approach has resulted in [[Crossover (music)|crossover]] appeal, according to [[Underground Music Reviews]] in 2010.<ref name="Underground Music Reviews">{{cite web| author = IndieMusic | date = April 22, 2010 | title=Erick Baker Live|url=http://www.undergroundmusicreviews.com/erick-baker-live/|publisher= [[Underground Music Reviews]]|accessdate= January 28, 2013}}</ref> A self-taught guitarist and vocalist, Baker writes and performs "intricately crafted, emotive [[Americana music|Americana]]". In 2008, ''[[Mountain Xpress]]'' described him as having a "raw and powerful" voice, and an "ability to whip an early crowd into a respectable frenzy".<ref>{{cite web|last=Marshall|first=Alli| date = March 4, 2008 | title=Show Review: James Blunt and Eric Baker at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium|url=http://www.mountainx.com/article/17571/Show-review-James-Blunt-and-Eric-Baker-at-Thomas-Wolfe-Auditorium| work = [[Mountain Xpress]]|accessdate= January 28, 2013}}</ref>
His [[genre (music)|genre]]-bending approach has resulted in [[Crossover (music)|crossover]] appeal, according to [[Underground Music Reviews]] in 2010.<ref name="Underground Music Reviews">{{cite web| author = IndieMusic | date = April 22, 2010 | title=Erick Baker Live|url=http://www.undergroundmusicreviews.com/erick-baker-live/|publisher= [[Underground Music Reviews]]|accessdate= January 28, 2013}}</ref> A self-taught guitarist and vocalist, Baker writes and performs "intricately crafted, emotive [[Americana music|Americana]]". In 2008, ''[[Mountain Xpress]]'' described him as having a "raw and powerful" voice, and an "ability to whip an early crowd into a respectable frenzy".<ref>{{cite web|last=Marshall|first=Alli| date = March 4, 2008 | title=Show Review: James Blunt and Eric Baker at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium|url=http://www.mountainx.com/article/17571/Show-review-James-Blunt-and-Eric-Baker-at-Thomas-Wolfe-Auditorium| work = [[Mountain Xpress]]|accessdate= January 28, 2013}}</ref>


===Discography===
== Discography ==
'''Down From Up'''
'''Down From Up'''
* ''Live: Far From the Bottom'' (2006)
* ''Live: Far From the Bottom'' (2006)
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'''Solo'''
'''Solo'''


:'''''* Extended Plays'''''
=== Extended Plays ===
* ''It's Getting Too Late to Say It's Early'' (2008)
* ''It's Getting Too Late to Say It's Early'' (2008)

:'''''* Albums'''''
=== Albums ===
* ''Holding the Pieces in Place'' (2010)
* ''Holding the Pieces in Place'' (2010)
* ''Goodbye June'' (2012)
* ''Goodbye June'' (2012)
* ''Dear Amanda'' (2016)
* ''Dear Amanda'' (2016)

:'''''* Live'''''
=== Live ===
* ''Live at the Bijou Theater'' CD/DVD (2010)
* ''Live at the Bijou Theater'' CD/DVD (2010)
* ''Stay Awhile'' DVD (2010)
* ''Stay Awhile'' DVD (2010)
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{URL|erickbaker.com}}, his official website
* {{URL|erickbaker.com}}, his official website
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* {{allMusic|id=mn0002145064|label=Erick Baker}}


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Latest revision as of 23:41, 16 August 2024

Erick Baker
Born (1978-12-12) December 12, 1978 (age 46)
Halls, Tennessee, United States
Genres[clarification needed]
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years activeSince 2008; 17 years ago (2008)
Websiteerickbaker.com

Erick Baker (born December 12, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter from Knoxville, Tennessee.

He has performed with national acts, including rock musician James Blunt, alternative country musician Brandi Carlile, pop-rock musician Gavin DeGraw, the rock band Goo Goo Dolls, the rock band , R&B artist John Legend, indie-rock musician Edwin McCain and rock musician Grace Potter.

Additionally, Baker has headlined six sold-out appearances at Knoxville's Bijou Theatre.[citation needed]

Early life and education

[edit]

He was born in Halls, Tennessee. Graduated Halls High School in 1997. While in school, played football and participated in Student Council. Class President.

Career

[edit]

Baker started his career in a local rock band known as Down From Up with Baker as the front man/lead vocalist. They released a live album in 2006 titled Live: Far From the Bottom and then their first full-length album A Terrible Beauty in 2007. In early 2008 Baker was replaced by bandmate Matt Brewster as the lead vocalist, the reasons why are still unknown. The band disbanded in late 2010 after another album.

Baker's breakthrough came as an opportunity to support Legend.[when?][1]

On February 29, 2008, Baker released his debut extended play, It's Getting Too Late to Say It's Early, produced by Travis Wyrick.[citation needed]

Baker recorded his first full-length studio album, Holding the Pieces in Place, in 2010. After the album's release in April of that year, he toured with Heart. His concert repertoire began to expand around this time, and included a cover version of the song "Fight For Your Right To Party" by the hip-hop band Beastie Boys.[2] Later that year, he also released a live album, Erick Baker: Live at the Bijou Theatre (recorded and mixed by Ben McAmis), as well as Stay Awhile, a live DVD containing footage of Baker performing and discussing his music (also mixed and edited by Ben McAmis).

Baker began work on his next studio album in early 2011 with producer Ken Coomer. He ended the year performing at the official Belk Bowl FanFest in Charlotte, North Carolina, along with McCain and the rock band Daughtry, as well as at a New Year's Eve show for the U.S. troops stationed at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba.

Baker's second studio album, Goodbye June, was released on June 26, 2012, followed by his first European tour. The album's lead single, "In Love with a Lie", was influenced by a phone conversation Baker had with a friend about a failed relationship.[3]

Baker's third album, Dear Amanda, was released on May 27, 2016.

Musical style

[edit]

His genre-bending approach has resulted in crossover appeal, according to Underground Music Reviews in 2010.[4] A self-taught guitarist and vocalist, Baker writes and performs "intricately crafted, emotive Americana". In 2008, Mountain Xpress described him as having a "raw and powerful" voice, and an "ability to whip an early crowd into a respectable frenzy".[5]

Discography

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Down From Up

  • Live: Far From the Bottom (2006)
  • A Terrible Beauty (2007)

Solo

Extended Plays

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  • It's Getting Too Late to Say It's Early (2008)

Albums

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  • Holding the Pieces in Place (2010)
  • Goodbye June (2012)
  • Dear Amanda (2016)

Live

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  • Live at the Bijou Theater CD/DVD (2010)
  • Stay Awhile DVD (2010)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Gilmer, Jason (January 19, 2012). "Erick Baker Surprised by Music Success after Starting Late". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  2. ^ [unreliable source?] Staff (August 19, 2010). "Heart and Erick Baker Rock the nTelos Pavilion". Crazy On You in a Red Velvet Car (blog via Blogspot). Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  3. ^ Staff (July 30, 2012). "Daily Discovery: Erick Baker, "In Love With A Lie"". American Songspace module of American Songwriter. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  4. ^ IndieMusic (April 22, 2010). "Erick Baker Live". Underground Music Reviews. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  5. ^ Marshall, Alli (March 4, 2008). "Show Review: James Blunt and Eric Baker at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium". Mountain Xpress. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
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