Erik Sandin
Erik Sandin | |
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Sandin in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Smelly |
| Born | July 29, 1966 |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1983–present |
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| Spouse | Katherine Woodside |
Erik "Smelly" Sandin (born July 29, 1966), is an American musician, best known as the drummer of the punk rock band NOFX, and former member of punk rock band Caustic Cause. He was a founding member of NOFX when they formed in Hollywood, California, in 1983, and has been with the band for a majority of their run until their retirement in 2024.
Sandin's primary drumming style has consistently fallen within the characteristics of skate punk rock, indicating an energetic, fast paced way of playing. Outside of NOFX, Sandin has been running his own surfboard shaping business, Pickle Stix, since 2020.