DEBUT | After A Five Year Trek In Hell, And Back, Guitarist Eric Gales Shares His ‘Crown’

Eric Gales is a blues firebrand. Over 30 years and 18 albums, his passion for the music and his boundless desire to keep it vital has never waned, even when his own light dimmed due to his substance struggles. Gales has new music out now, an album he calls “Crown.” on Provogue/Mascot Label Group, Crown.

The songs are delivered with clarity and feature Eric’s personal experiences and hope for positive change. In addition, the 16-track collection boasts his finest singing, songwriting, and his signature guitar playing that burns throughout.

In the years since Eric Gale released his debut album as a 16-year-old guitar prodigy in 1991, the guitarist, singer and songwriter has been to Hell and back.

Prior to getting sober five-and-a-half years ago, Eric spent decades in the throes of drug addiction, ending up in jail and almost dying a number of times, all the while watching the success many had predicted for him as a teenager go down the drain.

But now he’s back, he’s sober, and he’s just released the album of his career in “Crown,” which was co-produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith. It’s been a wild ride for Gales to get to this point. Erics’ first single from the album is “I Want My Crown,” give it a listen and let us know what you think.

Gales was also recently interviewed by Rod Yates for his Humans Of Music (HOM) Podcast where he describes his voyage, Take a listen below.