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Eric Peterson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 14, 1964 |
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| Age | 61 |
| Birthplace | Berkeley, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Eric Peterson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Founding member and rhythm guitarist of Testament, a pioneering thrash metal band. |
Intro
Eric Peterson is an American musician best known as the rhythm guitarist and founding member of the thrash metal band Testament.
Early Life & Background
Eric Peterson was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, which became a significant hub for the thrash metal scene in the 1980s. He developed an interest in music and guitar at an early age, eventually co-founding the band Testament.
Career Highlights
- Co-founded Testament (originally Legacy) in 1983 in California.
- Has recorded and performed on all of Testament's studio albums.
- Noted for his contributions to the thrash and extreme metal genres.
- Also formed and fronts the black metal side project Dragonlord.
Trivia
- Peterson is the only Testament member to have appeared on every release by the band.
- In addition to guitar, he has contributed vocals and songwriting to both Testament and Dragonlord.
- He is recognized for blending thrash metal with melodic and black metal elements.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Eric Peterson?
Eric Peterson is 61 years old.
When was Eric Peterson born?
Eric Peterson was born the 14 May 1964.
Where is Eric Peterson from?
Berkeley, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About May 14th, 1964, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 14, 1964, Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev inaugurated the first stage of the Soviet-financed Aswan High Dam by diverting the Nile River's course.
- Day of the week: May 14th, 1964 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: My Guy by Mary Wells
- #1 UK song: Don't Throw Your Love Away by The Searchers
- Popular movie: My Fair Lady directed by George Cukor
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