Erik Eldenius

Erik Eldenius

Billy Idol

I was born on the dusty plains of India. After a few confusing months I was quickly packed and shipped to Sweden¦ a country, whose socio-liberal system works great if you get sick or prefer blondes. After ruining cutlery and pots imitating œAnimal from the Muppet Show, my lovely parents bought me some drums. I endured the cold harsh winters by practicing my newly acquired gifts in a basement with four windows. I enjoyed going to school because of my friends, but most teachers yelled at me. After picking up the piano and surviving high school I enrolled in music college, two years of intense indulgence in the middle of nowhere.

As a child I often dreamed of living on top of the skyscrapers in New York City, something I would reconsider today. I settled for Los Angeles and bought my first car. Living here has allowed me to work with some amazing people. Im working as a session and touring drummer along with producing records for people.

Im currently the drummer in Billy Idols band and my parents have seen me on TV. For some reason, animals like me.

Erik
Eldenius's
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Erik Eldenius's
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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    The first Billy Idol concert in my home country of Sweden.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    Music, travel, art.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    After going through many different models, wood types and lengths, I settled on the SD9 Drivers cause I feel they worked for every musical situation I was in. They have become an extension of my arms.

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