Eric Goulden

Punk rock, Composer

1954 –

61

Who is Eric Goulden?

Eric Goulden, known as Wreckless Eric, is an English rock and roll/new wave singer-songwriter, best known for his 1977 single " Whole Wide World" on Stiff Records. More than two decades after its release, the song was included in Mojo magazine’s list of the best punk rock singles of all time. It was also acclaimed as one of the "top 40 singles of the alternative era 1975–2000". After some years living in France with his wife and co-performer, singer-songwriter Amy Rigby, Goulden moved with her to the United States in 2011. As of November 2011 they live in upstate New York, and continue to tour together.

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Born
May 18, 1954
Newhaven
Also known as
  • Goulden, Eric
Nationality
  • England
Profession
Lived in
  • Newhaven

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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