Eric Tagg, Bassist, Keyboardist, Producer and Formerly with the Lee Rittenour Band from 1978 to 1987

Funk Chronicles interview with Eric Tagg singer, songwriter, and musician. He was previously a member of the Dutch Music Groups, "Beehive" and "Rainbow Train". He is also notable for being the songwriter, bassist, and vocalist in guitarist Lee Ritenour’s Band from 1980 to 1985. Eric was the featured lead vocalist on the song "Is It You?" on Lee Rittenour's album called "RIT." w/host Rhine McLin. This interview was recorded at DATV Studios in Dayton Ohio on May 28, 2022.
"We are keeping Funk alive for the next Generation of children" Let's make history together - join us!!! Funk fans, make a donation and help us build "TheFunkCenter" a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in Dayton, Ohio.
"GET YOUR SWAG ON FUNK FANS. The moment you've been waiting for, get your Funky Merch Galore right here at TheFunkCenter Gift Store. Click on our web store link, at the bottom of the paragraph. "WE ARE KEEPING FUNK ALIVE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME."
thefunkcenter.store
For more information visit our website at www.thefunkcenter.org and follow us on Twitter @thefunkcenter. Be sure to like us on Facebook & subscribe to our KZbin channel The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center.
The views and opinions expressed on Funk Chronicles are those of the interviewees/guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center (dba TheFunkCenter). Any content provided by our interviewees/guest are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.
#EricTagg #LeeRittenour #isityou #thefunkcenter
#thedaytonsceneradioshow #thelandoffunk
#thefunkcapitaloftheworld #daytonohio
©2022 The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center. All rights reserved. Reproduction and distribution without express written permission is prohibited as permitted by law.

[@gamboak-gadu.9098]

Im 25 and i listen to Eric Tagg in 2024. Its unacceptable that he was not more famous, My favorite voice in the earth, so angelical. Love Eric ❤

[@reynaldocunanan7287]

God bless you and your family always Mr. Tagg, a fortress and an inspiration one of my Blue Prints❤

[@nicklesser4569]

One of the best voices of all time

[@gamboak-gadu.9098]

Thats It's so trueeee

[@beingwise218]

What an underrated jazz vocalist. This guy's a legend just like Michael Franks the leader of the quiet storm movement!!!!

[@IronMan-tk8uc]

Tagg & Franks - what a perfect comparison!

[@sebastianwatson1558]

This guy was bad! Rit was an early 80s classic

[@BillBene67]

Eric had some serious soul and smoothness on his voice. Always loved his songs. Great vocal abilities. Always felt some Stevie Wonder influence. Bill Lebounty has similar tone but Eric is the best

[@keylove3189]

I love ERIC TAGG! Love his voice and his songs are so smooth. Gives me smooth R&B vibes.

[@barvinokbarvinok8943]

We love You, Eric Tagg. May God bless You 🙏🙏🙏 Best wishes from Israel ❤️

[@digitalbauble]

Eric Tagg is one of my favorite vocalists of all time. He's one of a kind... very intricate and gifted. God bless you sir

[@sgomes633]

Eric Thanks for responding to me on facebook, I did say your voice sounded like Stevie Wonder. I love Rit 1 and 2 awesome vocals.

[@Myronkline]

Eric Tagg…… what a monster talent with an absolute beautiful soulful voice. This guy should have been ridding on top of the charts.

[@FraserJCovers1975]

What an inspiration this guy was to me growing Up........One of the best vocalists and tones of voice around xx

[@rebelandboltman]

I've really enjoyed this interview! He not only has a fantastic voice, but he's incredibly humble and down to Earth!

[@expansivegymnast1020]

Eric Tagg is SO GOOD!!!!!

[@knifelyfe6565]

We Love Eric here in Big D. AINT IT FUN BEING FROM TEXAS!

[@deezerbee81]

Great Interview... I was introduced Eric Tagg thru Rit 1(1981) and Rit 2(1982) in 2002...by crate digging I love his vocals on'No sympathy and Dreamwalking He had a Kenny Loggins and Daryl Hallish blue eyed soul vocals type of feel to me.. Altho i had heard Is it you? on the radio back in 1998 It was listening to those albums that i felt there had to be more out there of him and I was eager to find it So eight years later on youtube .. I discovered he made a solo album in "1982 "Dreamwalkin" Love the track "Marzipan"..which led to me discovering his 1977 album"Rendezvous" I love the tracks "Living off the love and Gottta be loving you which segues into Rendezvous.. All the ingredients were there...The L.A. music machine David Foster,Jay Graydon,Bill Champlain,Toto...the who's whos of musicians in L.A. that were playing on those Pop/Soul albums....That Quincy used to build a Hitmaking powerhouse machine... Eric just had a different calling...It was just apart of God's plan.... Check his stuff out.....beautiful smooth music... Perfect blend of Soft Rock/Pop/Soul

[@iamMANOLIS]

A phenomenal singer and songwriter. Dreamwalkin' is an exceptional album, one of my favorites. Greetings from Greece Mr. Tagg, thank you for this interview!

[@tadejsadar7033]

Very nice voice, perfect for "smooth" songs. You can listen to his voice for hours. It doesnt make you tired.

[@francescochelini9420]

Great artist , Singer/songwriter and musician.Some of his songs are my faves. He did a big mistake not living in L A. He was so talented and lost many chances

[@got2bharmony]

His work with Lee Ritenour and his own Dreamwalkin album are some of my all-time favourites. He is definitely one of the best male vocalists, up there with Richard Page, Michael Franks, Al Jarreau. I didn't know he played bass. I'll need to dig out my vinyl Rit I and read the liner notes and see which tracks he played bass on. The song he sings in Portuguese on his Dreamwalkin album is absolutely beautiful. I hope he makes a good living from his talent, he deserves many riches, though I suspect his talent and belief in God is all he needs. Fantastic interview.

[@anthonywbrown3267]

I've had the pleasure of chatting with him(Eric).He is Really cool ! Top 3 Timeless albums of the 80's...THRILLER, PURPLE RAIN,and DREAM WALKIN'(BY ERIC TAGG).

[@ronlabus9572]

Wow... what a great interview and opportunity to learn where Eric has been all this years!! Best part of the interview is hearing his Heart and Love for the Lord (Amen my brother!!) Love to see Eric connect with Tommy Walker for a project. Could be some amazing worship songs that come out of that!!

[@cyriltjermin8892]

Great great musician. I played the mess out of 'Is it You', and 'Mr. Briefcase' when I was a DJ back in the early 80's on WESU-FM

[@BillyBlaze7]

He knows the truth, wow... It's been so so hard to get noticed in the united states, what I've discovered is that other countries treat music the way we used to back in the 60's. There was a time in the united states when we used have audiences that listened to the music.

[@chasjazzz]

His true Faith, in Jesus Christ. Thats the moral of the story I got. Amen.

[@jeremycole1341]

Love him. His work on Painted Lady is amazing

[@FraserJCovers1975]

Through My Eyes is his best work xx

[@babiejo59]

Saw Al Jarreau many times and yes, Lee Ritenour and Eric Tagg were the opening act that I saw in Los Angeles back in the 80s. Those were the good old days… such great music made back then! God bless Eric and I just love his voice!

[@elielamhout9995]

At last, an interview of you my friend. You cannot imagine how much I'm happy for you. Big hugs to you and Linda from me, Henri and Nathalie.

[@aaroncampbell8303]

Such a great talent!

[@wittweric]

Time for a Miracle was released in the U.S. I have it. Eric is one of my favorite singers. I wish he'd do more music with Bill and/or Lee in the RIT style of the early 80s.

[@spenceralexander4748]

So Happy to hear him speak on it! Still have him in heavy rotation!

[@lalam9848]

aww i can’t believe eric tagg made an interview i love his music so much

[@bennettnovack7909]

Eric you're the best. So much soul and so much talent.

[@Virgolino57]

I'm 65, from Portugal. Ever since I bought that Lee Ritenour vinyl album (Rit), many years ago, I've been an Eric Tagg fan, although I haven't got any of his own albuns unfortunately. I loved this interview. I even find my life story is quite similar to Eric's (obviously in another level) because I was also a musician (singer, guitar & bass), played many night clubs in the 80s and 90s but I never quit my daytime job. Lucky me! Another thing: like Eric I am a IVAN LINS freaking fan, I've got all his records and seen him live about 10 times in different occasions, since 1982. Love you Eric Tagg, God bless you!

[@fross1203]

We love your music. Hopefully you’ll get the traction here in the US that you deserve.

[@regreid6698]

Mr Tagg you are ONE OF A KIND. Your imprint in music is everlasting. Thank you for such an insightful interview~Los Angeles 😎🌴👍🏿

[@mrmaxxx94]

Eric Tagg is the truth and very talented cat

[@marcom.c.5656]

A greath person one Day i writed a mail to him AND response me.. I am a latín fan from Chile southamerica

[@Gaeill]

there is a timber to his voice. - very compelling

[@jackwwalsh]

The voice of yacht rock. The GOAT

[@combustables]

Excellent interview. So happy to hear Eric mention Buster Brown. That band should have gone national. Kelly McNulty and one of my favorite drummers Mike Collier. This was great !!!! too bad Eric didn't get fame and fortune that he deserved. I hope Susan Tagg is also well!!!!

[@samb5071]

look for the awesome TAGG McNULTY band live ablum recorded at Popsicle Toes club in Dallas, its available and is great

[@bobbygoodtar]

Eric is THE MOST UNDERRATED MUSICIAN AND SONGWRITER, AS WELL AS A VOCALIST EVER!!! LOVE his humbleness!! This interview was so inspiring. I pray to THE Most High that I can play and write with Eric Tagg!!!

[@BillyBlaze7]

NOBODY sang Is it You better than Eric Tagg, his voice was incredible. Many have tried but they just cant touch the magic on that tune

[@user-cw3xs9kt1k]

What a great interview

[@nemppuli]

Eric Tagg and Stevie Wonder, same vibes 😍👌

[@billhallsongs]

One of the best! Love Eric.

[@truewilliams7118]

Oh man you found Eric tagg!!!

[@420247Music]

woww. ERIC TAGG!!! i love u brother. you ROCK!!! thank you for changing my life with ur messages

[@joddbeel]

Mr Briefcase did a deep impression on me ;-)

[@joddbeel]

For me, You sing with Your heart In combination with chords and melodies. It moves me. Still fascinating after all the years.

[@gordonorante509]

Love it eric tagg.

[@danya144]

That's a Bad Bad Man!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@elliswoodall407]

He still looks good for his age. I hope I get to meet him someday.🙏🙏

[@juniorjunior4087]

God bless you brother eric Though the world could offer you more, you chose to be with the Lord. You knew at a young age that one cant serve 2 masters.

[@Blandpotato99]

I ho-e he knows that I listen to him every damn day!

[@omerktee9261]

what a piece of gold. Thank you so much for this!!

[@bobbygoodtar]

Thank U Funk Chronicles for this interview!!!!

[@bsd7013]

so happy to see eric here

[@garyjones101]

I met Eric when I lived in Dallas and he was playing one night at a place on Greenville Avenue. We talked about Bill Champlain in between sets and about the local music scene. Always enjoyed his writing and voice. I had always thought he would have been good as a member of Chicago.

[@knifelyfe6565]

Popscicle Toes? Saw him there many times.Great shows!

[@knifelyfe6565]

Back then Eric also did the intro theme on the 10:00 news.

[@kimtruthseeker5000]

A Gifted Music Artist...and that voice! I'm so happy to see his Decisions to keep away from L.A....are bc he Knows the Evil that Lives in L.A. and Hollywood...and chose YaH's/Gods way! YaH Bless you Eric Taft! 👍😊🎶💞🙏

[@siliconvalleysam]

Appreciate the interview on the genius of Eric Tagg, he is a Hall of Fame worthy vocalist and songwriter who did not get his just due......the man was a Superstar I saw him live many times....check out this playlist of 30 of his top tunes......kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ6zhX6NpNmNeqc

[@sceenz36]

Eric Tagg one of The Greatest Soul Vocalist O All Time, easily compared to the likes of Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins

[@nemppuli]

And Stevie Wonder 😍

[@user-ew3eo1np2c]

Is it you Eric?

[@user-rl3il9wb1g]

When was this interview?

[@Anonymous-gu6co]

Ummmm…lady, GOD & HIS FAMILY WAS HIS PRIORITY…Los Angeles …😳…Texas was the right choice😊

[@chizmo7]

Eric - I would love to hear about your recording with Medusa. I still have and LOVE that album.