One of the founding members of the ’60s R&B group, The Moments. His band-mates included Mark Greene, Richard Gross, and John Morgan.
In 1963, they issued a single entitled “Walk Right In”. Another early recording was “Baby I Want You”, backed with “Pray For Me”.
They appeared on the 1968 album, Not on the Outside, But on the Inside, Strong! The title track, “Not on the Outside”, went to #13 on the R&B chart.
Eric, Mark and Richard left the band in 1969 and inked a deal with Stax-Volt, where they became known as The Leaders. Eric sang lead vocals on their song, “Anyone Can”.
Sources:
- http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Moments.html
- http://fleamarketfunk.com/2009/09/20/moments-sexy-mama/
- http://faac.us/adf/messages/178308/175574.html?1217548955
- http://www.last.fm/music/The+Leaders
- http://pipl.com/directory/name/Olfus
- http://www.discogs.com/artist/Eric+Olfus
- http://www.soul-source.co.uk/soulforum/topic/75705-moments-leaders-interview/