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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.
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Erik Norlander | |
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Background information | |
Born | 26 July 1967 |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Progressive rock, symphonic rock, electronic music, hard rock, heavy metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer, recording engineer, sound designer |
Instrument | Keyboards |
Years active | 1993–present |
Labels | Think Tank Media |
Formerly of | Rocket Scientists, Asia Featuring John Payne, Last in Line, Dukes of the Orient |
Website | www.eriknorlander.com |
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]
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