Erik Findling

Erik Findling (Born July 19, 1999 in Chicago, IL) is an American guitarist, songwriter, and session musician. Findling is known for his unique paring of hard rock and Chicago blues. Recent releases were produced by Sean O&#39;Keefe, known for his work with <a href="spotify:artist:4UXqAaa6dQYAk18Lv7PEgX" data-name="Fall Out Boy">Fall Out Boy</a> and the <a href="spotify:artist:1g1yxsNVPhMUl9GrMjEb2o" data-name="Plain White T&#39;s">Plain White T&#39;s</a>.

Findling was introduced to guitar by his father at 4 years old and Findling began playing with his brother, Kurt, on drums. His musical influences are <a href="spotify:artist:5xLSa7l4IV1gsQfhAMvl0U" data-name="B.B. King">B.B. King</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:1SDxIHIJ3wvYiG22xckLKL" data-name="Joe Perry">Joe Perry</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:4Cqia9vrAbm7ANXbJGXsTE" data-name="Slash">Slash</a>. Findling’s music is compared to that of <a href="spotify:artist:7CHilrn81OdYjkh4uSVnYM" data-name="Velvet Revolver">Velvet Revolver</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2UazAtjfzqBF0Nho2awK4z" data-name="Stone Temple Pilots">Stone Temple Pilots</a>, or <a href="spotify:artist:3qm84nBOXUEQ2vnTfUTTFC" data-name="Guns N&#39; Roses">Guns N&#39; Roses</a>.

While Findling was still attending junior high, he was headlining renowned Chicago venues such as The Double Door, Hard Rock Café, and Subterranean. Findling was selected as the guitarist for the 2017 GRAMMY Combo where he recorded at Capitol Records in Los Angeles, as well as performed at the GRAMMY Awards after parties.

Currently Findling has released several albums of music and continues to tour live.