Wreckless Eric is the stage name of Eric Goulden, an English rock/new wave singer-songwriter, best known for his 1977 hit single "Whole Wide World" on Stiff Records. Emerging from the mid-70s pub rock scene and later associated with British punk and new wave, Wreckless Eric became part of Stiff Records' roster alongside acts like Elvis Costello and Ian Dury. His music is characterized by clever, irreverent lyrics and
... MoreWreckless Eric is the stage name of Eric Goulden, an English rock/new wave singer-songwriter, best known for his 1977 hit single "Whole Wide World" on Stiff Records. Emerging from the mid-70s pub rock scene and later associated with British punk and new wave, Wreckless Eric became part of Stiff Records' roster alongside acts like Elvis Costello and Ian Dury. His music is characterized by clever, irreverent lyrics and a raw musical style that ranges from punk to power pop.
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