Eric Carlson (musician)
Eric Carlson | |
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| Also known as | Sickie Wifebeater |
| Born | May 22, 1958 |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 2024 (aged 66) |
| Genres | Shock rock, heavy metal, punk rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1970s–2024 |
Eric Carlson (May 22, 1958 – December 29, 2024) was an American musician who was a founding member and lead guitarist of heavy metal band Mentors. Under the stage name Sickie Wifebeater, Carlson started the Mentors in Seattle in 1976 with bass guitarist Steve Broy (Dr. Heathen Scum) and singer/drummer Eldon Hoke (El Duce) who attended Roosevelt High School together.
On December 30, 2024, the Mentors announced via their official Facebook page that Carlson died from cancer the night before. He was 66.