Eric Albronda

Who is Eric Albronda?

Eric Albronda is a co-founder of the band Blue Cheer. Along with Jerry Russell, Albronda initially organized the San Francisco-based band in 1966 and provided financing. Albronda was also the first drummer for the band, prior to being replaced by Paul Whaley. He then was involved in Blue Cheer's management and produced or co-produced five of the band's albums. He also co-produced Red Weather, the first solo album by former Blue Cheer guitarist Leigh Stephens, as well as the eponymous sole album by one of Stephens' post Blue Cheer bands, Pilot.

Albronda continued his association with Blue Cheer in later years, and was instrumental in the creation and maintenance of the band's official website.

Produced soon to be released Blue Cheer 7, originally recorded in 1978.

The album Pilot had as the principal player rather Bruce Stephens, often confused with Leigh Stephens. Leigh Stephens did make a guest appearance on the album. Pilot was the name of the album, not a group as is often stated. Eric Albronda co-produced the Pilot album with Bruce Stephens at Trident Studios in London. The recordings were done in 1971 and released on RCA Records. The song "Fillmore Shuffle" was covered by Sammy Hagar. A song about the perils of substance abuse. Bruce Stephens born Apr 30 1946, died May, 16 2012, in Hawaii from brain cancer.