Born in Mt. Pleasant, PA on January 21, 1969, Eric Edwards grew up with a very strong musical childhood. His father, Norman, played bluegrass and traditional country music, mother, Viola, loved Elvis Presley and the Oldies, while he and sister, Teresa, listened to the modern rock and country tunes of the times. Eric began his musical career at the age of 10 by performing and winning both Cub Scout Talent Shows he entered. On March 13, 1986, he took up drums and banded with family member Alex Smith and friend Shawn Pravlik at their High School Talent Shows, finishing 2nd in their category. Upon high school graduation, he began various studio recording projects and performed in different bands, including a 5-year run on drums with the country/rock band 'Win, Lose or Draw', playing bass guitar and vocals in the rock band 'Caution' (along with Alex Smith), and the short-lived modern rock bands 'D.K.S.M.' and 'Instryd', again on Bass. Upon graduating from electronics and computer progra