Ernie C
guitar
b. 1959 in St. Louis
Founded Body CountBody Count today
Ernie Cunnigan (born June 10, 1959), better known by his stage name Ernie C, is an American musician and record producer, best known as the guitarist of rap metal band Body Count.
Early life
Cunnigan grew up in Compton, California and attended Crenshaw High School with Ice-T. Cunnigan was one of the few students attending the school who was interested in rock music. His uncle was an important influence. He introduced Cunnigan to different groups and a diverse number of styles in the genre. Cunnigan became an enthusiastic fan, eventually buying a guitar from his local music store. He dedicated himself to learning, starting at 12. He was entirely self-taught. Cunnigan's guitar playing and showmanship earned him respect among his fellow students, including members of the Crips gang. He also taught guitar to fellow students, including D-Roc the Executioner, who later joined Body Count.
Every band they have passed through, with what they played and when — and whether they were there at the start.
Songs Ernie C is credited on, oldest first — music, words, or both.
- There Goes the NeighborhoodBody Count · Body Count (1992)Writer
- ManslaughterBody Count · Manslaughter (2014)Writer
- Talk Shit, Get ShotBody Count · Manslaughter (2014)Writer
- Cop KillerBody CountWriter
Where they came from, where they are, and who they are to other people.
- Born
- 1959-06-10 · St. Louis
- Schooled at
- Crenshaw High School
- Also works as
- guitarist, record producer
- Plays
- guitar
Shows where their tenure covers the date — not just any night the band played.
Where to hear from them lately. These are live searches, not a list somebody froze — so they stay current.
- Wikipedia →the full article
- Interviews on YouTube →newest first
- Recent news & comments →Google News
- Blabbermouth →metal press
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons