Career Timeline of Eric Wilson (bassist): Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 9, 2026

How Eric Wilson (bassist) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Eric Wilson is an American musician recognized primarily as the bassist for the band Sublime. Following Sublime's disbandment, he became a member of Long Beach Dub Allstars and subsequently Long Beach Shortbus, both featuring former Sublime bandmates. More recently, from 2009 to 2024, Wilson played bass in Sublime with Rome, a collaboration with singer and guitarist Rome Ramirez, continuing to perform Sublime's music.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1979: Meeting Bradley Nowell and Forming Hogan's Heroes

In 1979, Eric Wilson met Bradley Nowell and they started a punk band called Hogan's Heroes.

1988: Formation of Sublime

In 1988, Eric Wilson introduced Bradley Nowell to Bud Gaugh, and the three formed Sublime.

1996: Sublime Disbanded

In 1996, Sublime disbanded following the death of lead vocalist Bradley Nowell.

1997: Long Beach Dub Allstars Formation

In 1997, Eric Wilson helped form the Long Beach Dub Allstars.

2002: Formation of Long Beach Shortbus

In 2002, Eric Wilson formed Long Beach Shortbus with RAS-1 of Long Beach Dub Allstars.

2002: Long Beach Dub Allstars Break Up

In 2002, Long Beach Dub Allstars broke up shortly after releasing their second album.

2002: Long Beach Dub Allstars Breakup and Formation of Long Beach Shortbus

In 2002, Long Beach Dub Allstars broke up, and Eric Wilson formed Long Beach Shortbus with RAS-1.

October 2007: Long Beach Shortbus Split Up

In October 2007, Long Beach Shortbus split up after producing two albums.

August 2009: Decision to Reunite Sublime Properly

In August 2009, following positive response to a performance, the band decided to reunite properly for a possible tour and new album.

October 2009: Performance at Cypress Hill's Smokeout Festival

In October 2009, Eric Wilson, Bud Gaugh, and Rome Ramirez performed at Cypress Hill's Smokeout Festival before being banned from using the Sublime name.

2009: Sublime Reunion with Rome Ramirez

In 2009, Eric Wilson reunited with Sublime, adding Rome Ramirez as the new frontman and guitarist.

December 2011: Bud Gaugh Leaves Sublime with Rome

In December 2011, Bud Gaugh left Sublime with Rome to spend more time with his family and was replaced by Josh Freese.

2012: Long Beach Dub Allstars Reunion

In 2012, Long Beach Dub Allstars reunited, but Eric Wilson did not rejoin the band.

2015: Contribution to 'Sirens'

In 2015, Eric Wilson contributed to the album 'Sirens' by Sublime with Rome.

2019: Contribution to 'Blessings'

In 2019, Eric Wilson contributed to the album 'Blessings' by Sublime with Rome.

2019: Formation of Spray Allen

In the summer of 2019, Eric Wilson formed a 4-piece rock band called Spray Allen.

February 26, 2024: Announcement of Departure from Sublime with Rome

On February 26, 2024, Eric Wilson announced he was no longer performing with Sublime with Rome and would only be performing with Sublime with Jakob Nowell.