Eric Faulkner

Quick Facts

Full Name	Eric Faulkner
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Oct 21, 1953(1953-10-21)
Age	71
Birthplace	Edinburgh
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Scotland
Horoscope	Libra

Eric Faulkner Biography

Eric Faulkner is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on October 21, 1953 in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Scottish guitarist and pop musician, songwriter as well as a singer. He is part of The Bay City Rollers.

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Faulkner joined the Bay City Rollers in 1972 as their guitarist, after a period with the group KIP (previously known as Sugar). Faulkner was a member of the Rollers for the remainder of their existence into the 1980s. He co- wrote more than half of the recorded catalogue of Rollers songs including the UK Singles Chart hits “Money Honey” and “Love Me Like I Love You”.

In 1976, during the Rollers heyday, Faulkner made headlines for an alleged parasuicide attempt via sleeping pill overdose. The incident was turned into a media opportunity by Bay City Rollers manager, Tam Paton who allegedly phoned the press before emergency services; Faulkner maintains the overdose was accidental and not a suicide attempt.

He was born to a family within Edinburgh, Scotland.

Eric Faulkner Net Worth

Eric Faulkner is one of the richest Guitarist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eric Faulkner 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a violist as a member of a young orchestra, before moving to guitar.

He was the lead singer for The Bay City Rollers when they came back in the 1990s.

Eric Faulkner (born 21 October 1953 as Eric Falconer) is a guitarist, songwriter and singer, best known as a member of the Scottish pop band, the Bay City Rollers.

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In February 2015, Faulkner almost died when he contracted viral encephalitis. Although initial recovery seemed rapid, he was left with post encephalitic syndrome and has not played in public since August 2015. He continues to recover and in 2017 had been writing and recording new music.

Facts & Trivia

Eric Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Eric Faulkner celebrates birthday on October 21 of every year.

What does Eric Faulkner do now?

Although initial recovery seemed rapid, he was left with post encephalitic syndrome. During his recovery in 2017 he wrote and recorded new music. In July 2018, Faulkner returned to the stage, with performances at the Heart of Hawick Music Festival in August.

Who did the Bay City Rollers marry?

Bay City Rollers Les McKeown ‘s wife Peko Keiko was a rock to her late husband over the years. Musician Les died suddenly at home aged 65 with his family surrounding him on Tuesday, leaving fans devastated and his wife “heartbroken”, his former manager John McLaughlin revealed.

Who wrote most of the Bay City Rollers songs?

Two full-length LPs were produced during this period: Once Upon a Star (1975) and Wouldn’t You Like It? (1975). Faulkner and Wood undertook the majority of the songwriting duties. By this time, Bay City Rollers fans had a completely distinctive style of dress, featuring calf-length tartan trousers and tartan scarves.

How old is Eric Faulkner?

68 years (October 21, 1953)

What happened to Tam Paton?

Paton died of a suspected heart attack aged 70 at his Edinburgh home on 8 April 2009. At the time of his death he weighed 25 stone (350 lb; 160 kg).