Eric Wagner

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Eric Wagner
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Wagner in 2018
Background information
Born (1959-04-24)April 24, 1959
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Genres Doom metal, heavy metal, psychedelic rock
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Years active 1979–2021
Labels Metal Blade, Def American, Century Media
Associated acts Trouble, Lid, Blackfinger, The Skull
Website ericwagnermusic.com

Eric Wagner (April 24, 1959 – August 22, 2021) was an American heavy metal singer who is best known for his work with doom metal band Trouble, which he formed in 1979. He briefly left Trouble in the mid-1990s and formed Lid with guitarist Danny Cavanagh, resulting in 1997's In The Mushroom.[1] He also appeared on Dave Grohl's heavy metal side project Probot in 2004 with the song "My Tortured Soul".

Wagner rejoined Trouble in 2000, and recorded one more album with them, Simple Mind Condition (2007), before leaving the band once again in May 2008 to pursue other musical interests and projects.[2][3]

Wagner had also been recording under the band name Blackfinger. He also formed The Skull, which features former Trouble bassist Ron Holzner.[4]

Death

On August 22, 2021, it was announced Wagner died from COVID-19 the previous night at the age of 62.[3][5][6]

Discography

Albums with Trouble

Albums with Lid

  • 1997: In the Mushroom

Albums with Blackfinger

  • 2014: Blackfinger
  • 2017: When Colors Fade Away

Albums with The Skull

  • 2014: For Those Which Are Asleep
  • 2018: The Endless Road Turns Dark

Guest appearances

  • 2004: Probot (vocals on one track)

References

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External links

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