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After completely losing his dead dry hair by 17, Eric Winzenried realized at a
young age that life has a way of forcing its stereotypical imprint on the soul.
Since then, writing and recording music has been a way for him to forget the
various bad hairstyles he attempted throughout the 90's (for instance, the
infamous bald guy with pony tail look). He's had the privilege of working many
exciting shitty jobs. From office supplies replenisher to food delivery
specialist, from wrangler of the mentally ill, to naked guy in plays, all his
experiences have influenced the eclectic nature of his music. But it wasn't
until he found himself divorced at 28, displaced, and sharing a tiny studio
apartment with giant sized cockroaches that he finally found his voice as a
singer-songwriter.
Self-deprecating humor, sarcasm, and their not-so-distant cousin, anger, are a
common link throughout both their albums HOORAY!! and SWELL. Songs such as "You
Can't Stay at My Apartment" which deals with the psycho uninvited house guest
who never leaves and "Therapy" which tells the charming story of a crystal meth
smoking ex-girlfriend are examples of Winzenried's lyrical style. The music
itself is a synthesis of different genres including hip hop, pop, rock, glam,
reggae, and alternative. However, they all share the same message: if you are
able to laugh at the humorous fragile nature of life, you'll stop viewing
yourself as a victim and take back the controls.
Around L.A., this group of alcoholic misfits are also know as The Hollywood
Drunks, especially since the name Winzenried is too hard to spell, pronounce, or
even look at without becoming completely exhausted. In hindsight, they realize
now that it was a bad name choice but alas they are stuck with it like an old
cold sore that never leaves, thus, the entirely not subtle name change to
Winzenried aka Hollywood Drunks. They are currently getting ready to record
their new album for a 2015 release but if you're looking for a great off the
wall holiday album check out their classic HOLLYWOOD DRUNKS CHRISTMAS.
You can find out more about the Hollywood Drunks on their website.
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