Ernie C facts for kids
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| Birth name | Ernie Cunnigan |
| Born | June 10, 1959 Compton, California, U.S. |
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| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Ernie Cunnigan, born on June 10, 1959, is a talented American musician. He is widely known by his stage name, Ernie C. He is famous as the guitarist for the rap metal band Body Count. Ernie C also works as a music producer, helping other artists create their songs.
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Early Life and Learning Music
Ernie Cunnigan grew up in Compton, California. He went to Crenshaw High School, where he became friends with Ice-T. Not many students at his school liked rock music, but Ernie Cunnigan did.
His uncle helped him discover many different rock bands and music styles. This really inspired him. Ernie loved rock music so much that he bought a guitar when he was 12 years old. He taught himself how to play, practicing a lot. His amazing guitar skills and stage presence made him well-respected by other students. He even taught guitar to some of his classmates, including D-Roc the Executioner, who later joined Body Count.
Music Career Highlights
Ernie C has had a very successful career in music. He worked with his bandmate Ice-T to write the song "...".
He also helped other bands get started by producing their early recordings. These bands include Stone Temple Pilots and Rage Against the Machine. Ernie C also produced the album Forbidden for the famous band Black Sabbath.
As a member of Body Count, Ernie C has received important awards. In 2017, he was nominated for his first Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. This was for the song "Black Hoodie" from Body Count's album Bloodlust.
He won a Grammy Award in March 2021. This award was for the song "Bum-Rush" from the group's album Carnivore. This was his second Grammy nomination, and he won!
Music Albums
Ernie C has played guitar on many albums with Body Count. Here are some of them:
- The Iceberg / Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say! (1989)
- Body Count (1992)
- Born Dead (1994)
- Violent Demise: The Last Days (1997)
- Murder 4 Hire (2006)
- Manslaughter (2014)
- Bloodlust (2017)
- Carnivore (2020)
- Merciless (2024)
Music Videos
Ernie C has also appeared in several music videos and live performance recordings:
- Murder 4 Hire (2004)
- Live in LA (2005)
- Smoke Out Festival Presents: Body Count (2005)
Awards and Nominations
Ernie C has been recognized for his musical talent with these awards:
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | "Black Hoodie" | Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance | Nominated | |
| 2020 | "Bum-Rush" | Won |
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See also
In Spanish: Ernie C para niños
