Eric Bass

The concert in Lincoln, NE was my first time seeing SHINEDOWN and it was by far the best live show experience I have ever had! In all my years I have seen many concerts, some good, and some bad. But this one will be playing in my mind and soul for a very long time.

It was also a pleasure to meet the band during the meet and greet prior to the show. I hope Eric’s ankle is healing up for him; it most definitely had no effect on his playing, as he sounded awesome! You meet so many I doubt you would remember us. Older guy with my lovely lady and daughter who was going to her first concert…she loved it! She wanted to say thank you to Barry for the drumstick! (Hint – the almost worn out white “Put your hands in the air” T-shirt? Brent noticed it)

It is a real pleasure to see and hear a band who does understand the difference between rock music being treated as a “genre” and to really live thru the sound, lyrics, and the story. Rock music is forged by places, times, and sounds of our lives. To those who don’t understand it you will usually get the response of “It’s too loud” or “I can’t understand the words” we’ll all you have to do is let your heart and mind open up to listen.

Brent, Barry, Eric, and Zach you guys rock! You have combined many facets of rock music to provide a strong driving sound and energy level to your fans while staying down to earth and sincere about common people’s life struggles. Well Done! The four of you make up the four cornerstones of the band called SHINEDOWN. Where each of you bring an individual and unique skill set that when combined…JUST FUCKING ROCKS!

Well in closing I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful concert and to let you know that even a fifty year old can still have a kick ass time in the front row, against the rail, front of the Pit! Looking forward to your next performance, rock on and good fortune to you all!
Eric Ingman
Userid in the fan club - EINGMA

Playing with a broken foot last nigh sitting down. Way to be a warrior! Bad ass

May I touch you please...dont worry, not in a creepy obsessed fan kinda way, in a naughty perverted kinda way ;)

Keep it real and Rock hard!!!!

hey its hyder from the middleton years. its really cool to see that all that hard work an determination in the music biz has finally payed off. the music you write is really good. next time you come around i ll have to come out to a show an say whats up. later dude, keep on rockin!

Im posting in regards to my girlfriend, a HUGE Shinedown fan whos brother was tragically murdered a few weeks back. She has been devastated since the event and the first bit of any life I've seen in her is that she won tickets for tonights private acoustic set in Scottsdale, with some help from above I believe. I was wondering if there was ANY way possible to maybe get a dedication tonight to her and her brother as I believe this would help her. I dont know if this is possible but her name is Nikki and her brothers name is Chip. His favorite song was If You Only Knew. This would mean EVERYTHING to her and she means EVERYTHING to me.

Can you guys come perform at Rocklahoma. Last year over 100,000 people attended. This could be a dying mans last request, I'm shipping out to Afghanistan the monday after Rocklahoma.

In Camden the other night you were great, really enjoyed listnin to you and the rest of the group. Thanks for a great performance and i so hope i can see you all perform again soon.

Great meeting you at the NAMM show...thanks for being so humble and inspiring! The Hubby and I will be heading to the Detroit GIG to see you guys live...Enjoy Europe!

Hey Eric! This is Brooke and I'm a big fan of Shinedown, but that isn't why i'm commenting. I just want to tell all of you guys of the band, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Your newest song 'Bully' is what I've been looking for.
My cousin, Montana Lance, committed suicide at school almost two years ago, at the age of nine. I am a victim of bullying also and this song made me cry in a wonderful way. I am just so thankful that you guys made this song because I feel like every time someone hears this that maybe it could keep just a single person from dying like my cousin did. Montana's anniversary is on the 21st of this month and I have been struck with a way to get the word out, but when I heard this song I realized one of my favorite bands had done just that.
Thank you, once again and I wish the best for Shinedown!
Sincerely,
Your fan
Deteriorating_Into_Madness

Hey Eric, whats up? Gee, we have some things in common....cool. I'm was born and raised in the South, I'm also a Scorpio and on the Libra Cusp like you, (10/26)! Love Shinedown and can't wait till you guys come to LA! Cheers!

Greetings Eric I just posted my daughter's newest creation a Sonic / Shinedown video and I would love to hear what you think about it. :)

Eric, your about me profile would be super cool with a tiny bit more basic info! I totally get that you are a private type of guy,can't even say I blame you with a trillion fans out there, but you are such an interesting dude and I don't mean in any weird way, I've been so very happily married with 3 amazing kids all in their 20's for 29 years this sep 3rd! Do you and your wife have any rug rats yet? Oh yeah and my husbands b-day is also october 23rd,pretty cool huh? You can check out pic of us at profile Honeybear but I suppose you don't have time for silly things like that. PEACE-OUT and SHINEDOWN FOREVER!!! Robin

Hey Eric I came to your concert with shinedown November 23,2010

My daughter turns 13 tomorrow. She wants a "Shinedown cake!" Which I am trying to figure out how to make. For Halloween she was Brent but Eric she totally loves you! I wish you could wish her a happy b-day. Hopefully, she will meet you someday.

I want to say hello from North Carolina, hoping to see you guys at the Carnival of Madness tour this year...I also want to mention that we need to see more photos of you on here... love you guys and hope you are enjoying your time at home with family and friends....shout out!!

This is going to be a generic post to all of you. I miss the shit out of you guys!!!! I’ve never been so obsessed with, or felt as much genuine love for a band as I do with Shinedown. You’ve kept me going in some pretty difficult times….seriously, and you still do. I truly hope you are all doing well & are enjoying your (possible) down time & time with family but please, get your asses back on the road soon will ya...ha ha…..pleeeeeze? Much love & best wishes, D.

happy easter!

I wish you a very pleasurable,bright and cheery, plentiful, entertaining,
and peaceful Easter holiday!
I hope you have a very Happy Easter!

Greetings from Poland
Mariola

Love the profile and pic ~~~E~~~

love the new pic!!!!!!!

*****I am writing this because of my sons great friend is in really bad shape, in bad need of a double lung transplant. His name is Bo Ivey, he is 20 years of age and yet to live his life to the fullest. Bo is a huge fan of the band. I do not know if the band does any tribute bands, but I was wanting to ask if there is a way possible when your in atlanta, ga again if you would be willing to perform to help raise money for his transplant. If you are not permitted could you please send him a autograph poster of the band to help keep his spirits up through his struggle. If you can help in anyway contact through my profile here. Thank you so much for putting a smile on his face each time he hears your music.

PLEASE COME BACK TO BOISE!!! (X-FEST?)

Awesome pic Eric!!