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Gold-Certified Songwriter Eric Erdman

Singer-Songwriter Eric Erdman not only wrote and sings many of your favorite Trop Rock songs and is a multiple-time Trop Rock Music Association Songwriter of the Year, he is also the co-writer of Stone’s Throw, a two-time RIAA Gold Certified hit performed by the Red Clay Strays. In this far-reaching interview with Bill Hurley, Eric takes us deep into his songwriting techniques and philosophy and talks about how the Trop Rock community has welcomed and supported him. Click here for the full audio and video podcast, as well as clips from this compelling interview.

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