- From Apple Valley, California (born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky).
- 1986, a founding member of Weary Hearts, with Ron Block, Butch Baldassari and Mike Bub. Eric played guitar.
- 1988, formed New Wine, with Ron and Sandra Block and Rob Ickes.
- 1992, formed Copperline, with Janet Beazley, Bud Bierhaus and Marshall Andrews.
- 1997, joined Lost Highway, playing mandolin.
- Owns a recording studio, New Wine Studios.
- 2003, released first solo album.
- 2004, released Shenandoah Wind
album (Backcountry).
- 2006, formed a trio with his stepsons Christian and Austin Ward. Released a CD called The Old Road to Jerusalem
(Backcountry).
- 2007, he (along with stepsons Christian and Austin Ward) joined Chris Stuart and BackCountry.
Uglum, Eric
