Eric Bloom of Blue Oyster Cult

Born in Brooklyn, NY on Dec. 1, 1944 and growing up in Queens, NY Eric Bloom knew from an early age that music was more to him than something on the radio. Purchasing his first guitar as a senior in high school (1962- $52, a Harmony full-bodied electric) he learned a few chords but sold it as a college freshman (Hobart College, Geneva NY) and gave up playing for years. In his junior year he found himself living off-campus with 2 musicians who had formed a local band and had their instruments always set up in the living room. Surrounded by instruments and musicians his interest in music was re-established. Through a mutual friend Eric fronted a make-shift band with one rehearsal and never looked back.

http://www.ericbloom.net
http://www.blueoystercult.com