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Erik Norlander
Background information
Born (1967-07-26) 26 July 1967 (age 56)
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresProgressive rock, symphonic rock, electronic music, hard rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer, recording engineer, sound designer
Instrument(s)Keyboards
Years active1993–present
LabelsThink Tank Media
Formerly ofRocket Scientists, Asia Featuring John Payne, Last in Line, Dukes of the Orient
Websitewww.eriknorlander.com

Erik Norlander (born 26 July 1967) is an American musician known for his work in the progressive rock genre. From 2007 to 2014, he was the touring and recording keyboardist for Asia Featuring John Payne.

History

Starting in 1993, Norlander's earliest releases were with his band Rocket Scientists. He also collaborated in multiple roles on albums released by Lana Lane, his wife.

In November 2007, Norlander was announced as the keyboard player for the Asia spin-off, Asia Featuring John Payne.[1]

In 2009 Norlander was involved in a group named Roswell Six, who record album accompaniments to the work of science fiction writer and lyricist Kevin J. Anderson. Norlander produced and composed the music for the group's album Terra Incognita: Beyond the Horizon.[2] The album featured a variety of guest vocalists including James LaBrie, John Payne, Michael Sadler of Saga and Lana Lane.[3]

Norlander also toured in Europe in 2009 with vocalist Joe Lynn Turner and the band Big Noize, featuring bassist Phil Soussan, guitarist Carlos Cavazo and drummer Simon Wright.[4] In 2011, Norlander again played with Big Noize, reformed with drummer Vinny Appice.[5]

In 2014, Norlander played Hammond organ on the blues rock album by Alastair Greene, Trouble At Your Door.[6][7]

Norlander worked extensively with the non-profit organization, the Bob Moog Foundation, from 2009 to present as both artist and advisor.[8][9]

In 2016, Norlander joined heavy metal band Last in Line as their touring keyboardist, debuting with the band in Miami, Florida, on 20 January 2016 with Vivian Campbell, Jimmy Bain, Vinny Appice and Andrew Freeman (musician).[10][11] It was also announced that Norlander had joined the rock ballet production Heart of Storm with live dates in 2017 announced.[12] He is also involved in the duo, Dukes of the Orient.

Norlander was also a key designer of the IK Multimedia UNO Synth.[13]

Discography

Solo albums

Studio albums

Live albums

Rocket Scientists albums

Lana Lane albums

Dukes of the Orient albums

References

  1. ^ "Asia featuring John Payne » norlander". Archived from the original on October 3, 2008. Retrieved November 27, 2008. announcement November 20, 2007.
  2. ^ "Roswell Six (roswellsix) on Myspace". Myspace.com. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  3. ^ "ROSWELL SIX - Terra Incognita: Beyond The Horizon (2009)". Progarchives.com. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  4. ^ "Big Noize | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos".
  5. ^ "BIG NOIZE - Home". Bignoizemusic.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2011. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  6. ^ "Erik Norlander | Credits". AllMusic.
  7. ^ "Home". Agsongs.com.
  8. ^ "You searched for norlander". Moogfoundation.org. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  9. ^ "Latest Music, Gear & Equipment News & Musician Interviews".
  10. ^ "Vivian Campbell/Last In Line Touring Members Announced". Deflepparduk.com. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  11. ^ "LAST IN LINE Announce California and Nevada Show Dates". Melodicrock.com. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  12. ^ "Heart Of Storm: Das Rock Ballett feat. Doug Aldrich, Glen Sobel, Rudy Sarzo u.a. zum ersten Mal in Deutschland". Time-for-metal.eu. November 17, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  13. ^ "Erik Norlander On Designing The IK Multimedia UNO Synth". Synthtopia. July 24, 2018. Retrieved February 8, 2021.

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