Fred Erskine

Fred Erskine
Birth name	Frederick T. Erskine
Genres	Math rock, post-hardcore
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Bass guitar, trumpet, vocals
Years active	1987–present
Associated acts	Abilene, The Boom, The Crownhate Ruin, HiM, Hoover, June of 44, Just a Fire, The Sorts

Fred Erskine is an American bass guitarist best known as a member of the June of 44.^[1] He has also been a member of multiple groups from the D.C. area, such as Hoover, The Crownhate Ruin and The Sorts.^[2][3]

Biography

Frederick T. Erskine began his foray into music at the age of four when he started learning to play violin. He began expanding his musical palette and soon picked up playing the piano until he settled on learning the trumpet when he was eight. In November 1987, Erskine had begun performing vocals for a punk band which led to him picking up the bass.^[4]

References

1. Robbins, Ira; Woodlief, Mark (2007). "June of 44". Trouser Press. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
2. Sprague, David (2007). "HiM". Trouser Press. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
3. "Fred Erskine > Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
4. Mestdag, Kris (2000). "Interview with Fred Erskine". Utopia. Retrieved April 14, 2016.

External links

• Fred Erskine discography at Discogs