"Eric Gaffney (born December 25, 1967, in Cambridge, Massachusetts) is an American songwriter and recording artist., and has been home recording on cassette since 1981. An active participant in the Western Mass hardcore scene, in 1983 he founded, wrote songs for, and drummed with Grey Matter, opening hall shows with Jerry's Kids, F.U.s, The Freeze, Big Boys, Raw Power, Adrenalin O.D., Siege, 7 Seconds, Outpatients, Pajama Slave Dancers, Da Stupids, and others.
Eric joined No Preservatives in 1984, as lead singer, including a U-Mass ‘Battle of the Bands.’ Editor of 'Withdrawal Fanzine,’ & contributed scene reports for Maximum Rock 'N' Roll. In 1986, co-founded 'Gracefully Aging Hippy Soloists' with the late Charlie Ondras. In 1988, did the artwork, tape duplication, & local distribution for the first Sebadoh release: 'The Freed Man' cassette. The tape was favorably reviewed by Gerard Cosloy and resulted in a 3-record deal with Homestead Records." - (en.wikipedia.org 02.01.2021)
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