Eric "Rick" Froberg (born January 1968, also known by the
pseudonyms Rick Fork and Rick Farr)
is an American musician and visual artist. He was born in
Los Angeles, lived in
Encinitas, California, and currently resides in
Brooklyn.
In his musical career he has been the
singer and
guitarist
A guitarist (or a guitar player) is a person who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of guitar family instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselv ...
for the
San Diego-area bands
Pitchfork,
Drive Like Jehu, and
Hot Snakes, performing alongside fellow San Diego musician
John Reis
John Reis, also known by the pseudonyms Speedo, Slasher, and the Swami is an American musician, singer, guitarist, record label owner, and disc jockey. He is best known as the singer and guitarist for the rock band Rocket from the Crypt, which ...
. Froberg has also played with the Last of the Juanitas,
Thingy and
Obits.
In his career as a
visual artist and
illustrator
An illustrator is an artist who specializes in enhancing writing or elucidating concepts by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text or idea. The illustration may be intended to clarify complicat ...
he has created album art, promotional artwork, and merchandise designs for all of his bands as well as for
Rocket from the Crypt and Reis'
Swami Records label.
Discography
References
External links
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1968 births
Living people
Musicians from Los Angeles
American punk rock musicians
American punk rock singers
Drive Like Jehu members
American illustrators
Artists from Los Angeles
Hot Snakes members
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