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Eric Carlson (musician)
Eric Carlson (May 22, 1958 – December 29, 2024) was an American musician who was a founding member and lead guitarist of heavy metal band Mentors.[1] Under the stage name Sickie Wifebeater, Carlson started the Mentors in Seattle in 1976 with bass guitarist Steve Broy (Dr. Heathen Scum) and singer/drummer Eldon Hoke (El Duce) who attended Roosevelt High School together.[1] On December 30, 2024, the Mentors announced via their official Facebook page that Carlson died from cancer the night before. He was 66.[2][3] StyleCarlson's playing style when soloing (with hand above and over the fretboard) was one of the things that gave the Mentors' guitars a unique sound. His signature sound was fluid with alternating bottom-heavy crunch with fast-noted metal runs.[4] When performing, Carlson wore a black executioner’s hood.[5] DiscographyWith the Mentors
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