Erik Brann

Quick Facts

Full Name	Erik Brann
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Aug 11, 1950(1950-08-11)
Age	74
Date Of Death	July 25, 2003, Los Angeles, CA
Birthplace	Pekin
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Leo

Erik Brann Biography

Erik Brann is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on August 11, 1950 in Pekin, Illinois, United States.

A Boston, Massachusetts native and a violinist, Brann was accepted as a child into the prodigy program at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, but was soon lured away to become a rock guitarist, joining first Paper Fortress, then Iron Butterfly at 17. He played with Ron Bushy, Lee Dorman and Doug Ingle from late 1967 to December 1969. The first album from this lineup, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, sold over 30 million copies, was awarded the first platinum award and stayed on the Billboard magazine charts for nearly three years. With arrangement assistance from Dorman, Brann wrote the song “Termination”, which was featured on the album. He also provided the lead vocal for the track.

In 1970, Brann and former Iron Butterfly member Darryl DeLoach formed Flintwhistle. This band performed live for about a year before breaking up. Between 1972 and 1973, Brann worked solely in the studio on various demos. In 1973, he recorded a couple of demos with MCA Records which can be found on bootleg sites. Notable songs from these demos include early versions of “Hard Miseree”, “Am I Down” and “Scorching Beauty”.

Erik Brann Net Worth

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

Erik Keith Brann (born Rick Davis; August 11, 1950 – July 25, 2003), also known as Erik Braunn, was an American guitarist with the 1960s acid rock band Iron Butterfly. He is featured on the band’s greatest hit, the 17-minute In-A -Gadda-Da-Vida (1968), recorded when he was 17.

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Who is Erik Brann Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Espen Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Erik Brann celebrates birthday on August 11 of every year.

What guitar did Erik Brann use?

Erik used a sunburst Mosrite Ventures model onstage and in the studio during his initial tenure with Iron Butterfly (late 1967 thru early 1970). The guitar was purchased from the band’s original guitarist Danny Weis. Erik can be seen holding this guitar in all pictures and videos from this time p…

How many members of Iron Butterfly are still alive?

With the deaths of Erik Brann, Lee Dorman and Ron Bushy in 2003, 2012 and 2021 respectively, Ingle is the only surviving member of the 1967–1969 lineup of Iron Butterfly. Between 1974 and ’78, Ingle managed a recreational vehicle park in the Los Angeles National Forest.

Why did Erik Brann leave Iron Butterfly?

Erik Brann left the band after a final show in San Diego on December 15, 1969. Brann was frustrated with the band’s unwillingness to move towards a harder rock sound.

Who died from Iron Butterfly?

Ron Bushy , drummer with psychedelic rock band Iron Butterfly, died Sunday (Aug. 29) at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital after a bout of ill health. He was 79. Bushy “passed away peacefully,” surrounded by his wife Nancy and three daughters, reads a statement from the band’s official social accounts.

How old was the guitarist for Iron Butterfly?

Billboard Staff Erik Braunn , the Iron Butterfly guitarist who played one of rock’s most recognizable riffs in the 17-minute anthem “In-A-Gadda-Da- Vida,” died of cardiac arrest Friday. He was 52.