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	Joey 4 Strings (DM)	Do you feel like you deserved being endorsed by Dean? When did you first play their basses?   Posted by Joey 4 Strings (DM) on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 11:48 PM [Reply to this]

	Pozzo Chris Farrell	Im a bassist, and you wont find me without my crybaby wah. Do you use any effects?   Posted by Pozzo on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 11:48 PM [Reply to this]

	☠Jimi The Kid☠ Jim Justice	what was your first bass?   Posted by ☠Jimi The Kid☠ on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 11:48 PM [Reply to this]

	Jeff Hollow	Who are your major influence when it comes to play & what inspired you to start play? Also I just wanted to say that you rock & are one of my biggest idols , I am a huge fan of Shinedown. I saw you guys Twice this year at the House of Blues in Cleveland & the Time Warner Amphitheater I was front row for both. Keep Rocking  -Jeff Richards from Leavittsburg Ohio-   Posted by Jeff Hollow on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 11:48 PM [Reply to this]

	cal	when did you start playing bass and why?   Posted by cal on Sunday, August 23, 2009 - 4:57 AM [Reply to this]

	Don’t Kill Brittney	Hey, this is Nathan, the guitarist for Don't Kill Brittney, I just wanted to ask, what gave you inspiration to start playing music, and did you take or lessons or teach yourself? I taught myself how to play guitar about 2-3 years back. Thanks and stay cool.   Posted by Don’t Kill Brittney on Sunday, August 23, 2009 - 4:57 AM [Reply to this]

	Geeo	Hi Eric, Never mind the children, If they don’t think Shinedown rocks they are musically and spiritually dead. Now to the business at hand. Being a big Shinedown fan and Dean guitar fan. How did you get hooked up with Dean guitars ,and are the deans you play custom shop or off the rack. Also what pickups do you use for touring?   Posted by Geeo on Sunday, August 23, 2009 - 4:57 AM [Reply to this]

	Jose	Jose from Austin Texas: My question to you is what are your bass influences? How long have you been playing bass?   Posted by Jose on Monday, August 24, 2009 - 10:38 PM [Reply to this]

	MOBILE DEATHCAMP	What's your favorite color, and how might that affect your power stance on stage?   Posted by MOBILE DEATHCAMP on Monday, August 24, 2009 - 10:39 PM [Reply to this]

	Event & Art Photographer A P images Armstrong Photography	Eirc,  I have been a long time fan and part time musican. And PART TIME is the understatment of the year. Does brand name really play that big of a roll in what you played before having your career launched? Its obvious that now, the great companies like DEAN want to put those Great intruments in your hands, but WAYYYYY back when there was no money, did name brand play a big part in your decision making process, or was it just whatever would hold tune???? Thanks for taking the time... See you guys in Atlanta.... ( SORRY DEAN... Love your stuff. Own a couple of low end pieces, but had to ask...) Matt Armstrong A_P IMAGES Atlanta Ga   Posted by Event & Art Photographer on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:37 PM [Reply to this]

	CHUCKIE Ryan Pidgeon	what affect did dimebag have on the way you play?   Posted by CHUCKIE on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:37 PM [Reply to this]

	***taylor lynn***	What is your favorite shinedown song and why? by the way I love you!   Posted by ***taylor lynn*** on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:37 PM [Reply to this]

	little one <3	What is honestly your favorite city to perform in?   Posted by little one <3 on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:37 PM [Reply to this]

	Brian	What's your favorite band(s)?   Posted by Brian on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:37 PM [Reply to this]

	james.	Hi Eric, how does playing in somewhere like the U.K differ from playing in the U.S?  Is there a difference in the crowd?  I saw you in Manchester U.K this year, which I've been told has a widespread reputation amongst American bands for being a great city to play in, is this true?  Cheers, see you in the fall.  James   Posted by james. on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:37 PM [Reply to this]

	JEFFY® AKA Captain Epic Jeff Thatch	What feels better? Picks or using you fingers?   Posted by JEFFY® AKA Captain Epic on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:37 PM [Reply to this]

	Seeda	Which band do you wish you could go on tour?   Posted by Seeda on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:37 PM [Reply to this]

	Rhiiiiiiii - Chan Rhia Williams	Why did you become a bassist when so many people aspire to become guitarists or singers now?   Posted by Rhiiiiiiii - Chan on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:37 PM [Reply to this]

	The Ju Jane Foreyt	What kinds of products do you use to make your hair so AWESOME?!?!   Posted by The Ju on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:37 PM [Reply to this]

	♠JUST!NE♠	Eric, I caught one of your guitar picks at the Crawfish Boil in Birmingham, AL this year and I just wanted to say that made my whole MONTH, Shinedown is my favorite band, Brent sings my soul and touches my heart. My question for you is: What artist do you find yourself relating to the most, emotionally/mentally, when it comes to lyrics? Your sound is superb and it's clear you've been influenced by some of the best talent in the business, but who was it that called your soul to put music to the inspiring lyrics that Brent makes so inspiring? I guess that is the same as who influenced you, but on a different level, I'm speaking more lyrically than musically.   Posted by ♠JUST!NE♠ on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:37 PM [Reply to this]

	Elizabeth Elizabeth Card	what has been the crazest fan incounter ever?   Posted by Elizabeth on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:37 PM [Reply to this]

	Julia [JF]	what song had the biggest effect on u?   Posted by Julia [JF] on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:37 PM [Reply to this]

	It's just me...	When writing bass lines for songs, do you approach it as a low end harmony to the guitar riffs or do you just write something and then mesh it in?  I'm curious because a lot of your bass lines on 'Sound of Madness' sound like they are regular riffs on a much lower end...   Posted by It's just me... on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:37 PM [Reply to this]

	Seize The Day James Nickerson	What was it like joining an already established band with a platinum record? And also, what has been your most rewarding moment in your career? --James Nickerson   Posted by Seize The Day on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:40 PM [Reply to this]

	Meadow =)	if you could be any artist, dead or alive, for a day. who would it be and why?   Posted by Meadow =) on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:40 PM [Reply to this]

	Jarod Jarod Weaver	My name is Jarod Weaver from Terre Haute, Indiana and the the question that i want to ask Eric Bass is what did you used to do before Shinedown hit it big like where did you used to work?   Posted by Jarod on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:40 PM [Reply to this]

	codyjames.. Cody Peoples	how did your hair get so badass looking? haha thanks, cody btw keep it up man..i literally eat,sleep, breathe= shinedown   Posted by codyjames.. on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:40 PM [Reply to this]

	&&Whitney&& Whitney Ater	what inspired you to start playing and how long have you played?im a huge fan of shinedown,as well  as my family is to,we all love you guys   Posted by &&Whitney&& on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:40 PM [Reply to this]

	Steven Touchton Steven Touchton	Hey Eric, My question is, How do you like your Dean bass compared to others that you've used?   Posted by Steven Touchton on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:40 PM [Reply to this]

	Nemesis21	Which bassists were an influence on you ? From , Tony(Orlando,FL)   Posted by Nemesis21 on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:40 PM [Reply to this]

	erin echelon	what is your favorite song to play live and how many basses do u own?   Posted by erin echelon on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:40 PM [Reply to this]

	Rebekkah Rachel :) Rebekkah Stephens	How do you prepare for each show?   Posted by Rebekkah Rachel :) on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:40 PM [Reply to this]

	JackoMonster Jack Thomas	How has your life changed according to the recent fame you achieved?   Posted by JackoMonster on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:41 PM [Reply to this]

	Kate	Did you expect Sound of Madness to have this good of a reaction this fast or did you think it would be more slower paced. - Kate   Posted by Kate on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:41 PM [Reply to this]

	**~BONBON~**♥ ALready FAmous.	SO ERIC AT WHAT AGE WAS YOU INSPIRED BY MUSIK??? DOES ANY OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS PLAY MUSIK BESIDES YOU??? IS IT A FAMILY TRATE?? WOULD YOU CHANGE ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR MUSIK IF POSSIBLE??? HOW LONG NOW HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING MUSIK??? ARE YOU MARRIED?? ANY CHILDREN??? IF SO WHAT ARE THE AGES??? WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN??? I WANNA SAY: I LOVE YOUR MUSIK!!! IT TRULY MOVES MY SOUL.. PEACE, MUCH LOVE BONNIE WILLIS/SHIFFLER   Posted by **~BONBON~**♥ on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:41 PM [Reply to this]

	TRIXIE BOOMBOOM	ALL TIME FAVORITE BAND?   Posted by TRIXIE BOOMBOOM on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:41 PM [Reply to this]

	Miss -V-	Hey Eric, My question for you is: Did ever something really funny happen on stage? I mean, I know you like to do these turns on stage (see this video for example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8OJabVXabk&feature=related , 0:45-0:50); did you ever get dizzy of doing that so you bumped into Zach or something? By the way, see you in Cologne,Germany on 11/18/09! Can't fuckin' wait!! :) Best Wishes, Valerie   Posted by Miss -V- on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:43 PM [Reply to this]

	Caleb Caleb Butler	I just started playing bass....any guidance you can give me? You all were BAD ASS in Louisville BTW!!     Posted by Caleb on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:43 PM [Reply to this]

	♥britt. [i'm dying, to die for you]*	What's it like playing Rock music down towards the south... More, such as.. Kentucky, and Tennessee...   Posted by ♥britt. [i'm dying, to die for you]* on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:43 PM [Reply to this]

	Rockstar in Training Will King	Where did you get those pants?! --Will   Posted by Rockstar in Training on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:43 PM [Reply to this]

	♫ Dixin Vixin ♫	Is there any other genre you can play & would like to? What artist from another genre would you like to play w/?   Posted by ♫ Dixin Vixin ♫ on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:43 PM [Reply to this]

	♥Rachie! {Sometimes good-bye is a second chance!}♥ Racheal Ebling	What was the best State Fair concert this year!?   Posted by ♥Rachie! {Sometimes good-bye is a second chance!}♥ on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:44 PM [Reply to this]

	Tim Tim Dewey	What kind of strings do you use and do you tune them different from standard for a different sound?   Posted by Tim on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:44 PM [Reply to this]

	Daniel and Tabitha	How do feel about the sucess Shinedown has had with your latest CD.   Posted by Daniel and Tabitha on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:44 PM [Reply to this]

	ALONE WITH NOTHING Michael Hackney	okay so how did you get started being in music ? what inspires you ? and who were your heroes   Posted by ALONE WITH NOTHING on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:44 PM [Reply to this]

	Jayne Jayne Schultz	I have seen Shinedown in concert and have read of your love of production of music. How are you keeping the balance between touring, producing and family?   Posted by Jayne on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 11:25 PM [Reply to this]

	Seeda	what band do you wish you could go on tour with?   Posted by Seeda on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 11:25 PM [Reply to this]

	Abeisinsane! Aberhaym Foot	is bass your legal last name?   Posted by Abeisinsane! on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 11:25 PM [Reply to this]

	Alexツ Alex Crossley	The fall school year just started up. What was your most embarrassing moment?   Posted by Alexツ on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 11:25 PM [Reply to this]

	Maddie Maddie Insco	hey eric! When did you get your first bass?   Posted by Maddie on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 11:25 PM [Reply to this]

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