Eric “E-Panda” Hernandez was born in 1976 in Brooklyn, New York. He is
the son of Brooklyn native “Pete Hernandez”, who was the percussionist
for Love & Money and Cecilio & Kapono.
Eric started drumming at the tender age of 4 and playing
professionally at the age of 10 in Hawaii. He played 6 nights a week
for 8 years with “The Lovenote Show” a Variety show paying tribute to
the music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. It was this unrelenting schedule
that bred consistency in his playing and made him a master of all
styles, be it soul, funk, reggae, rock and anything else the music
demands of him.
Eric quickly gained notoriety for his talent on the drums and became
one of Hawaii's most sought after drummers.
In the summer of 1995 Eric took his talent to Hollywood California. He
immediately joined the Alternative/ Pop band “Louie Says” who was
signed to RCA records. He was their session/touring drummer.
Throughout the years he continued to play live and do session work for
various artists such as Menudo, Travie Mc Coy and the Platinum
producing team called “The Smeezingtons.”
Eric is currently the session and tour drummer for Grammy Award
Winner, Platinum Producer, and Elektra recording artist Bruno Mars.
Eric is also playing with Taio Cruz and has had the pleasure of
sharing the stage and playing drums with Cee-Lo Green (Gnarls
Barkley), Monica, Keri Hilson, K'Naan, Janelle Monae, B.o.B, Carmit
Bachar (Pussy Cat Dolls), Tre Hardson (the Pharcyde), Kim Hill ( Black
Eyed Peas), Travie Mc Coy (Gym Class Heroes), Jeff Baskar (Kanye West)
and the Far East Movement.
Eric “E-Panda” Hernandez is currently endorsed by DW Drums, Sabian
Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks and Remo Drum Heads.
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