Birth date: Aug 31, 1983 Death date: Jul 30, 2024
Erick Jerone Ballard entered the world on August 31st 1983. some would say he was born with drum sticks in his hands. He was the 10th child of twelve born to the union of Edward Jarrett Ballard Sr. & Linda Vera (Johnson) Ballard A Read Obituary
We were at Bunkers just before his show playing with GB Leighton band and we were in the back room where that band gets ready for their show. I remember this and will never forget this. Erick was telling us some jokes and he was eating spaghetti too before the show when all of a sudden he started teaching me the proper/funny and effective way to eat spaghetti. It was so unbelievably funny as all get out. I will never forget this memory of him. It's one of the first things I think about when I think about Erick. Best drummer out there and he will be missed by so many!
This still doesn’t feel real. Get your rest big dawg!
I am still so saddened by this. Erick was a sweet, talented soul. He is truly missed.
