Eric Albronda

Eric Albronda (November 18, 1945 - July 7, 2024) was an American musician and was the first drummer for Blue Cheer, briefly, prior to being replaced by Paul Whaley.

[1] He also co-produced (with Leigh Stephens) Red Weather, the first solo album by former Blue Cheer guitarist Leigh Stephens, as well as the eponymous solo album by one of Stephens' post Blue Cheer bands, Pilot.

Eric Albronda co-produced the Pilot album with Bruce Stephens at Trident Studios in London.

The song "Fillmore Shuffle" was covered by Sammy Hagar.

Albronda died on July 7, 2024, following complications from an automobile accident.