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Eric Lee Troyer (born 10 April 1949) is an American keyboardist, singer, songwriter, and occasional guitarist. Troyer was a founding member of ELO Part II, having been recruited by bandleader Bev Bevan in 1988.[1] He wrote a substantial quantity of the material on the band's three albums: Electric Light Orchestra Part Two, Moment of Truth, and One Night Live in Australia. He also wrote a large amount of its successor the Orchestra's album No Rewind.

Life and career

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Troyer has performed on various albums as a session musician and backing vocalist, including albums by John Lennon, Bonnie Tyler, and Celine Dion.[2]

Troyer performed on the movie soundtracks for Footloose, Chicago, Flashdance, and Streets of Fire.[3]

Electric Light Orchestra 8
Troyer (right) with the Orchestra in 2008.

In 1988 Troyer co-founded the Electric Light Orchestra Part II with the Move/E.L.O. drummer Bev Bevan. In 2000, ELO Part II was renamed to the Orchestra. Troyer has also written and performed music for various ad campaigns, including Kool-Aid and IBM.[3]

In 1980, Troyer had a minor solo hit with "Mirage", peaking at No. 92 in the Hot 100 chart.[4] However it fared better on the AC, peaking at No. 43. An accompanying album titled String of Pearls[5] was recorded, but never officially released. Thirteen years later, he did release a solo CD, Model Citizen.[6] The song was Troyer's only charting single in Australia, peaking at number 97.[7]

Troyer is married to writer/filmmaker Kee Kee Buckley, with whom he owns the production company Ad Hoc Media Partners.

Discography

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Eric Troyer Discography Vocals = V; Composer = C; Keyboards = K; Producer = P; Engineer = E; Arranger = A
BAND ALBUM LABEL ROLE YEAR
1994 1994 A&M Records V 1978
Aerosmith Draw the Line Columbia V 1977
Air Supply Making Love Out of Nothing at All Arista V 1983
Greatest Hits Arista V 1983
Greatest Hits Arista V 1988
Peter Allen Making Every Moment Count RCA Victor V 1990
Artful Dodger Artful Dodger Columbia, Pilot Records, Inc. V, K 1975
Artful Dodger Pendulum Entertainment Group V, K 1997
The Complete Columbia Recordings Real Gone Music, Sony Music Entertainment V, K 2017
Bang Tango Dancin' On Coals MCA Records, Mechanic Records V 1991
Blackjack (Michael Bolton) Worlds Apart Polydor V 1980
Anthology Lemon Recordings V 2006
Blue Rose Blue Rose Estate Record Corporation V 1983
Martin Briley Fear of the Unknown Mercury V 1981
Dangerous Moments Mercury V 1985
The Mercury Years Hip-O Select, Mercury V 2005
Catherine Marie Charlton Undershore River Dawn Productions E 2004
I Dream About This World: The Wyeth Album Phil's Records/ Spotted Peccary V, E 2018
Maiden's Voyage River Dawn Productions E 2015
Red Leaf, Grey Sky: Piano Improvisations River Dawn Productions E 2011
Chardeau In Terra Cognita ? L Records V 2019
Ombres & Lumière : In Terra Cognita 2 L Records V 2023
China Go All the Way Vertigo V 1991
Cinderella Heartbreak Station Mercury V 1987
Gold Mercury/ UMe V 2006
Clarence Clemons & Red Bank Robbers Rescue Columbia V 1983
Rescue/Hero Columbia V 1999
Compilation Album The Best Smooth Jazz Ever GRP/Universal V 2002
Peter Criss Let Me Rock You Casablanca V 1982
Miles Davis 1986–1991: The Warner Years Warner Music France, Rhino Records V 2011
Taylor Dayne Original Sin Arista V 1994
Rick Derringer Guitars And Women Razor & Tie V 1979
Karla De Vito Is This a Cool World or What? Epic V 1981
Celine Dion Falling into You Columbia V 1996
The Power of the Dream Epic V 1996
Let's Talk About Love Columbia V 1997
These Are Special Times Columbia V 1998
All the Way... A Decade of Song Columbia V 1999
My Love: Ultimate Essential Collection Columbia V 2008
The Collection: Let's Talk About Love/ Falling into You/ A New Day Has Come Sony Music, Legacy Recordings V 2009
The Essential Celine Dion Columbia, Sony Music V 2011
Disney Mickey's Rock Around the Mouse Walt Disney V, C 1987
Happily Ever After Walt Disney V, C 2010
Minnie n' Me – Songs Just For Girls Walt Disney C 2011
Plácido Domingo Goya...A Life in Song CBS Recordings Inc. V 1988
Sheena Easton No Sound But a Heart EMI America V 1987
Electric Light Orchestra Part 2 Electric Light Orchestra Part II (self titled) Eurostar V, K, C, A 1990
Honest Men Disky V, K, C, A 1990
Part Two: Once Upon a Time V, K, C, A 1991
Thousand Eyes Disky V, K, C, A 1991
Electric Light Orchestra Part Two Performing ELO's Greatest Hits Live Featuring the Moscow Symphony Orchestra Scotti Bros. Records V, K, C, A 1992
Moment of Truth Ultrapop V, K, C, A 1994
Power of a Million Lights Mega Records V, K, C, A
One Night: Live in Australia Norske Gram AS, CMC Records (7) V, K, C, A 1995
In Concert V, K, C, A 1996
Greatest Hits Live, Vol 2: Encore Collection V, K, C, A 1998
Gold Collection, Vol. 2 V, K, C, A 2001
Triple Treasures (3 CD comp) Digimode Entertainment Ltd. V, K, C, A 2002
Standin' in the Rain, Strange Magic, Once Upon A Time Ausgabedatum V, K 2005
The Very Best of the Electric Light Orchestra Part II [Deja Vu] V, K, C, A 2007
Charlie Elgart Signs of Life Novus V 1988
Faster Pussycat Faster Pussycat Elektra V 1987
Whipped Elektra V, A 1992
Suzanne Fellini Suzanne Fellini Casablanca V 1980
Steve Forbert Steve Forbert Epic, Nemperor Records V 1982
The Hit Crew Drew's Famous Presents Kids TV Themes Drew's Entertainment/ Universal C 2016
Ian Hunter All of the Good Ones Are Taken Columbia V 1983
Garland Jeffreys American Boy & Girl A&M Records V 1979
Matador and More A&M Records V 1992
Ghost Writer/ One Eyed Jack/ American Boy & Girl Raven Records V 2011
Ingrid Jensen At Sea ArtistShare E 2005
Billy Joel An Innocent Man Columbia V 1983
Greatest Hits, Vols. 1–2 (1973–1985) Columbia V 1985
The Justice Department Let John and Yoko Stay in the USA (single) New Design Records V 1972
Karen Kamon Voices ATCO Records V 1987
Tom Kimmel Circle Back Home Polydor Records V 1990
KISS Rock 'n Roll Over Casablanca K 1976
KISS/ Gene Simmons Casablanca V, K 1978
KISS – Best of Solo Albums Casablanca V, K 1980
Gold: 1974 – 1982, Sound + Vision Mercury V, K 2004
Gold V, K 2005
The KISS Solo Albums (Solo Box Set) Lilith V, K 2006
La Union Psycofunkster Au Lait Warner Music Spain S.L. V 1993
Robert Lamm In My Head Mystic Music & Entertainment V 1999
Martee Lebow Love's a Liar Atlantic V 1987
John Lennon Double Fantasy (Woman) Geffen Records V 1980
Collection V 1989
John Lennon Signature Box Capital Records V 2010
Julian Lennon Valotte Charisma, Virgin V 1984
The Secret Value of Daydreaming Atlantic V 1986
Rob Jungklas Closer to the Flame Manhattan Records V 1986
Tony LeMans Tony LeMans Paisley Park, Reprise Records V 1989
Barry Manilow Greatest Hits Volume 2 Arista V 1983
The Songs 1975 – 1990 Arista V 1990
The Complete Collection and Then Some... Arista V 1992
Greatest Hits – The Platinum Collection Arista V 1994
Marilyn Martin Marilyn Martin Atlantic V 1986
Meat Loaf Dead Ringer Cleveland Int'l Records, Epic V 1981
Hits Out of Hell Cleveland Int'l Records, Epic V 1984
Meat Loaf & Friends Epic V 1992
Dead Ringer & Bat Out of Hell Cleveland Int'l Records, Epic V 1992
Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell MCA Records V 1993
The Very Best of Meat Loaf Cleveland Int'l Records, Epic V 1998
Dead Ringer/ Midnight at the Lost and Found/ Bat Out of Hell Epic V 1999
Couldn't Have Said it Better Mercury V 2003
Meat Loaf with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra – Bat Out of Hell Live Mercury V 2004
Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster is Loose Mercury V 2006
Cry Over Me Mercury V 2006
Blind As A Bat Mercury V 2006
Meat Loaf Featuring Marion Raven – It's All Coming Back to Me Now Mercury V 2006
The Essential Meat Loaf Epic V 2011
Frankie Miller Double Trouble Chrysalis V 1978
Dancing in the Rain Mercury V 1986
Double Trouble/ Full House 2000 FruitGum Corp. V 2004
...That's Who! The Complete Chrysalis Recordings (1973–1980) Chrysalis V 2011
The Monroes Everything is Forgiven EMI V 1987
Ronnie Montrose Jump on It Warner Bros. V 1976
Elliot Murphy Apres Le Deluge EMIS, New Rose Records piano/organ 1985
American Stories Part 2 Ruta 66 Records piano/organ 2005
New York Latin All-Stars Presentando Eddie Ganz Exitos! Chicago Records II V 2012
Allan Nicholls Songs from the Source Justin Time V, K, P, E 2006
Rosie O'Donnell A Rosie Christmas Columbia V 1999
Yoko Ono Walking on Thin Ice Rykodisc V 1985
Onobox Rykodisc V 1992
The Orchestra No Rewind Art Music V, C, K 2005
The Orchestra Live V, C, K 2008
Anthology – 20 Years and Counting V, C, K 2009
Donny Osmond Eyes Don't Lie Capital Records V 1990
Pandora's Box Original Sin Virgin V, A 1989
Graham Parker Another Grey Area Arista V 1982
Passion Is No Ordinary Word V 1991
Passion Is No Ordinary Word: The Graham Parker Anthology 1976–1991 Rhino Records, BMG Direct Marketing V 1993
Ultimate Collection V 2001
The Producers Coelancanth One Way Records V 1988
Eddie Rabbit Rabbit Trax RCA V 1986
Lou Reed New Sensations RCA V 1984
Between Thought and Expression: The Lou Reed Anthology BMG, RCA V 1992
The RCA & Arista Album Collection Sony Music, Legacy V 2016
Kevin Rowland The Wanderer Mercury, Phonogram V 1988
Eddie Schwartz Schwartz A&M Records V 1980
Scritti Politti Cupid & Psyche '85 Virgin V 1985
Provision Virgin V, A 1988
First Boy in This Town Virgin V, A 1988
Oh Patti (Don't Fell Sorry For Loverboy)- (Scritti Politti + Miles Davis) Virgin V 1988
Absolute: The Best of Scritti Politti Virgin V 2011
Sheila Easton Little Darlin' Carrere C, A 1981
Gene Simmons Gene Simmons Casablanca V, K 1978
Carly Simon Spoiled Girl Epic V 1985
Coming Around Again Arista V 1987
Sisters of Mercy Floodland Merciful Release, WEA, Elektra V 1987
Rex Smith Forever, Rex Smith Columbia V, K 1980
Everlasting Love Columbia V, K 1981
Rock and Roll Dream 1976–1983 Hear No Evil Recordings, Cherry Red V, K 2017
Patty Smyth Never Enough Columbia V 1987
Patty Smyth Feat. Scandal – Greatest Hits Columbia, Legacy V 1998
Special EFX Just Like Magic GRP V 1990
Peace of the World GRP V 1991
Special EFX Collection GRP V 1993
Billy Squier Signs of Life Capital Records V 1984
Reach for the Sky: The Anthology Polydor Records V 1996
Emotions in Motion/ Signs of Life Capital Records V 2008
Didi Stewart Begin Here Kirshner V 1982
Barbra Streisand Emotion Columbia V, A 1984
Jim Steinman Bad For Good Cleveland Int'l Records, Epic V 1981
James Taylor That's Why I'm Here Columbia V 1985
New Moon Shine/ Never Die Young/ That's Why I'm Here Sony V 2000
Collection Sony V 2009
The Collection: That's Why I'm Here/ Never Die Young/ JT Sony V 2009
Tease Tease RCA C, A 1986
Bonnie Tyler Faster Than the Speed of Night U7 V 1983
Holding Out for a Hero CBS/Sony V, A 1984
Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire Epic V, A 1986
Free Spirit EastWest Records, Atlantic V 1995
Faster Than the Speed of Night/ Secret Dreams & Forbidden Fire Sony BMG V 2007
Various Lost in the Stars – The Music of Kurt Weill A&M Records V 1985
Various Music and Songs From Starlight Express MCA Records V 1987
Various Peter's Pop Show Ariola V, K, C, A 1991
Various Precious Rock (The Greatest Rock Performances) Temple V, K, C, A 1995
Various Songs From Whistle Down the Wind Polydor, Really Useful Records V 1998
Roseanna Vitro Reaching for the Moon CMG V 1991
Wicked Lester (pre-KISS, w/ Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley) Wicked Lester Epic V never released
Johnny Winter John Dawson Winter the 3 Blue Sky V 1974
Akiko Yano Oui Oui Sony Music Direct V 1997
Zebra Zebra Atlantic K 1983
Solo Albums
NAME ALBUM LABEL YEAR
Eric Troyer String of Pearls (unreleased) Chrysalis 1980
Mirage / Meet Me at Midnight (single) Chrysalis 1980
Model Citizen Fine Arts Media 1993
Eric Troyer & Hagley R.C. High School – Perpetual (single) (Birmingham, England HS fundraiser for school bus crash victims) 1994
Original Motion Picture & TV Soundtracks
NAME YEAR
Flashdance (Movie) (Universal Music) 1983
Footloose (Movie) (Columbia Records) 1984
Streets of Fire (Movie) (MCA Records) 1984
Night Visitor (Movie) (United Artists) 1989
The Shadow (Movie) (Arista Records) 1994
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza (Starring Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop) (TV – end credit theme song) 1998–1999
Chicago (Movie) (Epic) 2002
Popstar (Movie) 2005
Miracle Dogs Too (Movie) 2006
Moldy (Movie – documentary) 2015
No Rewind: History of the Band, Story of the Album (The Orchestra) (Movie – performance documentary) 2021
Just Up Ahead (TV) 2021–
Movie/TV Appearances
NAME YEAR
Dead Ringer (Meatloaf) (Movie) 1981
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza (Starring Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop) (TV) – Episode 7: "A Pirates Life" 1998
Electric Light Orchestra Part II – Access All Areas (Movie – performance documentary) 2000
Electric Light Orchestra Part 2 – Access All Areas Live in Australia (Movie – performance documentary) 2003
Live in Reno (The Orchestra) (Movie – performance documentary) 2006
Cry Over Me – Meatloaf 2007
No Rewind: History of the Band, Story of the Album (The Orchestra) (Movie – performance documentary) 2021
Just Up Ahead (TV) 2021–

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Eric Lee Troyer (born April 10, 1949) is an American keyboardist, singer, songwriter, and occasional guitarist best known for his role as a founding member of the band and its successor, The Orchestra Starring ELO and Former Members. Born in , Troyer began pursuing music at a young age and built a career as a versatile , providing keyboards and backing vocals on over 100 recordings for prominent artists including (on ), (on ""), , , , , , , and . In 1988, he was recruited by drummer to join , where he contributed distinctive vocals and keyboards to live performances and studio work, including recreations of ELO hits like "" and performances of "Blue Sky," which gained renewed popularity in the soundtrack for . Troyer's involvement with ELO Part II evolved into The Orchestra in the early 2000s, a group featuring former ELO members that continues to tour and perform material. He also maintains an active in , where he writes music and collaborates with other artists, and co-wrote material for The Orchestra's 2024 No Rewind, which is the subject of a documentary available on . Additionally, Troyer released his solo single "Mirage" in 1980, which charted at number 92 on the Hot 100.

Early life and education

Childhood and musical influences

Eric Lee Troyer was born on April 10, 1949, in , as the only boy among three sisters. Growing up in a conservative Mennonite Christian family, he was immersed in a musical environment from a young age, where singing held a central place in church activities. This familial setting, described as inherently musical, encouraged a broad appreciation for diverse sounds and nurtured his budding interest in performance. Troyer began exploring music at the tender age of three, marking the start of a lifelong passion that shaped his artistic path. He started playing at age four, imitating his sisters' lessons. His early years were filled with exposure to a rich variety of genres, including folk, classical, and rock, which broadened his musical horizons and instilled a versatile foundation. Within this supportive home, where music was both a communal and personal pursuit, Troyer developed the skills and enthusiasm that propelled him toward professional endeavors in the field.

Formal education

Troyer pursued his higher education at in , where he studied music and history from 1967 to 1968. During this period, amid the era and the , he registered as a , which aligned with the Mennonite-affiliated institution's pacifist traditions and spared him from potential military service as a . His coursework at Goshen provided foundational training in musical concepts, building on his early childhood exposure to piano and singing within a musical family environment. Following his time at Goshen, Troyer transferred to in , continuing his studies in music from 1968 to 1969. There, he continued his music studies.

Musical career

Session work and early collaborations

After completing his formal education, Eric Troyer relocated to in the early , immersing himself in the vibrant music scene and securing session work at prestigious studios including Electric Lady and the . These facilities, hubs for major rock productions during the era, provided Troyer with crucial experience in professional recording environments and connections within the industry. His technical skills and vocal abilities quickly led to opportunities as a and on high-profile projects. Troyer's session contributions in the mid-1970s encompassed collaborations with several prominent artists. Further work included vocal and keyboard parts on ' 1978 solo album, notably piano on tracks like "Radioactive" and "Living in Sin," as well as sessions with around their 1977 release Draw the Line. By the late 1970s and early 1980s, his resume expanded to include Billy Joel's 1983 hit "" and extensive demo work with producer for projects involving . A notable highlight was his backing vocals on John Lennon's poignant 1980 track "" from , recorded at . In parallel with these freelance efforts, Troyer fronted his own in the late , recording two full albums for that remained unreleased due to label decisions. This period marked his transition from anonymous studio contributor to aspiring frontman, though the shelved projects—tentatively titled Eric Troyer and featuring tracks like ""—highlighted his songwriting and lead vocal talents before he pivoted to more collaborative endeavors.

Solo recordings

Eric Troyer's solo career began with the release of his debut single "Mirage" in 1980, a breezy soft rock track that showcased his vocal and songwriting talents. The single peaked at No. 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and reached No. 43 on the Adult Contemporary chart, marking his only entry on the latter during that period. Written and performed by Troyer, "Mirage" highlighted his ability to blend melodic hooks with introspective lyrics, drawing from his earlier session experiences to create a refined pop sound. In 1993, Troyer released his first full-length solo album, Model Citizen, on the Fine Arts Media label, which he produced alongside his wife. The album featured ten original tracks, including the title song "Model Citizen," "Does History End," "Friends to the Bitter End," and "Shae (Body and Soul)," all penned by Troyer, who also handled lead vocals throughout. Themes of and personal reflection permeated the record, reflecting Troyer's intelligent lyricism and multi-instrumental skills on keyboards and guitar. Despite limited commercial promotion, Model Citizen demonstrated his evolution as a self-led , emphasizing thoughtful songwriting over mainstream accessibility. Troyer's commitment to humanitarian causes extended to his 1994 solo project "Perpetual Light," a single co-written with Jim Wilson to commemorate the victims of the that claimed 12 lives from R.C. High School. Recorded with the school's , the uplifting featured Troyer's lead vocals and , with all proceeds directed to the school's department. The release culminated in the "Perpetual Light" concert on May 1994 at Birmingham Symphony Hall, where Troyer performed the piece live alongside the choir to honor the tragedy and support community healing. This project underscored Troyer's vocal prowess and dedication to collaborative, purpose-driven songwriting in his independent work.

Work with ELO Part II and The Orchestra

Eric Troyer was recruited by (ELO) drummer in 1988 to help form , the successor band to the original ELO, following a connection established through Troyer's prior session work with producer . As a founding member, Troyer brought his expertise from New York studio sessions to the project, joining alongside guitarist and others to recreate ELO's orchestral rock sound. In ELO Part II, Troyer played a central role as keyboardist, lead and harmony vocalist, and primary songwriter, contributing to the band's symphonic arrangements that echoed the original ELO's blend of rock and classical elements. He co-wrote and performed on the debut album Electric Light Orchestra Part Two (1990), including the single "Honest Men," where his keyboards supported the string sections led by conductor Louis Clark. Troyer continued these contributions on the follow-up Moment of Truth (1994), providing keyboards, vocals, and songwriting for tracks like "Breakin' Down the Walls," helping maintain the band's focus on melodic, production-heavy pop-rock. ELO Part II toured extensively throughout the 1990s, with Troyer handling live keyboard duties and lead vocals on both original ELO hits and new compositions, such as during their 1995 performance at . In 1999, following Bevan's sale of the name to , the remaining members rebranded as The Orchestra, with Troyer staying on as a core performer and co-writer. The group released their debut album under the new name, No Rewind (2001), featuring Troyer's songwriting and vocal harmonies in ELO-inspired tracks. The Orchestra has since sustained international tours, emphasizing Troyer's arrangements that preserve the lush, multi-layered sound of classic ELO material like and "Evil Woman," including a 2025 performance at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville and contributions to the 2024 documentary soundtrack album No Rewind.

Jingles, soundtracks, and production

Throughout his career, Eric Troyer composed memorable jingles for major advertising campaigns, leveraging his skills in crafting concise, catchy tunes tailored for television commercials. Notable examples include the typewriters jingle "We're Your Type," as well as contributions for brands such as Michelob, Hershey's, , Ford, , and . Troyer's work extended to film soundtracks, where he provided vocal and instrumental support that enhanced the emotional and rhythmic elements of key tracks. For the 1984 film , he served as arranger and background vocalist on Tyler's "," a high-energy that became a staple of the and reached number one on the Hot 100. In (1984), he contributed backing vocals to several songs, including those produced by , adding layered harmonies to the rock-oriented score. His involvement in (2002) included performing as part of the male ensemble, supporting the musical's vibrant jazz-infused numbers during recording sessions. Beyond films, Troyer delivered standout vocal performances on iconic pop recordings. He provided background vocals and keyboard work for Bonnie Tyler's "" (1983), a production that topped charts worldwide and featured his contributions to the song's sweeping, multi-layered chorus. Similarly, on Celine Dion's cover of "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" (1996), he supplied background vocals, helping to build the track's dramatic, orchestral build-up from her album . In production roles, Troyer focused on educational and community music projects, composing and producing original pieces for youth ensembles. He wrote the music for "Perpetual Light," a collaborative track featuring the R.C. High School Choir, which highlighted his ability to blend contemporary styles with choral arrangements for inspirational school events.

Personal life

Family and marriages

Troyer has three daughters from his first marriage: Asia (born 1974), Lindsey (born 1984), and Laureen (born 1987). His second marriage was to Donna. Troyer married filmmaker and writer Kee Kee Buckley (born Christine Buckley) on May 1, 2018. Together, they co-own the independent production company Ad Hoc Media Partners.

Other pursuits and business

In addition to his musical endeavors, Eric Troyer co-founded Ad Hoc Media Partners in 2013 with his wife, Kee Kee Buckley, a former senior vice president at known for managing over 50 motion pictures including and the franchise. The company specializes in storytelling across , television, writing, and , leveraging Troyer's experience scoring films, TV, and documentaries, as well as providing voice and vocal arrangements for films like and , alongside Buckley's expertise in independent films, documentaries, and docuseries. This venture represents a shift toward production, where Troyer contributes as a , , and audio specialist. Troyer also owns and operates Ad Hoc Recording Studio in , a 24-track facility equipped with , Avid Carbon, and vintage microphones, offering services beyond traditional music recording. The studio provides and production, audio engineering in tools like Avid and Apple Logic, and rehearsal spaces, expanding into non-performance audio media. Complementing this, Troyer offers piano lessons in traditional, , and rock styles, as well as music career , fulfilling a longstanding interest in music education through hands-on instruction. As of 2025, Troyer's business activities continue to emphasize media production, with Ad Hoc Media Partners developing projects that integrate his vocal and compositional skills into and narratives, supported by his collaborative partnership with Buckley.

Discography

Solo releases

Eric Troyer's solo is limited, consisting primarily of a single from the early and an released over a decade later. His debut solo single, "Mirage," was released in 1980 on Chrysalis Records as a 7-inch vinyl (CHS 2445 in Canada, with U.S. and Australian variants). The A-side, produced by Jack Douglas, featured Troyer's soaring falsetto vocals over a soft rock arrangement, while the B-side "Meet Me at Midnight" was produced by Barry Blue. Intended as the lead single from his planned debut album Eric Troyer (Chrysalis CHR 1281), it ultimately became his only chart entry as a solo artist, peaking at No. 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 for one week in July 1980 and reaching No. 43 on the Adult Contemporary chart. In 1993, Troyer released his sole solo album, Model Citizen, on the independent label Fine Arts Media (FAM1000-2) as a CD in the United States. The album showcased his songwriting and multi-instrumental talents, blending rock with introspective lyrics often touching on historical and social themes. It features six tracks:
Track No.Title
1Does End?
2Friends To The Bitter End
3Model Citizen
4Shae (Body And Soul)
5Big Lie
6Does End? (Without EFX)
No detailed production credits are widely documented, though Troyer handled lead vocals, keyboards, and songwriting throughout. The album received limited commercial attention but highlighted his independent artistic direction following years of session and band work.

Band albums

Eric Troyer served as a core member of (), contributing keyboards, lead and backing vocals, and extensive songwriting across the band's studio albums. The group's debut album, Electric Light Orchestra Part Two (1990), featured Troyer on keyboards and vocals throughout, with him penning key tracks such as "Honest Men," "For the Love of a Woman," and "Thousand Eyes," which highlighted his melodic style blending rock and orchestral elements. Released on Edel Records, the album included 11 tracks emphasizing the band's symphonic rock sound, with Troyer's compositions providing vocal-driven anthems that echoed the original 's spirit. The follow-up, Moment of Truth (1994), also on Edel Records, saw Troyer continue in his multifaceted role, co-producing elements and writing or co-writing songs like "Power of a Million Lights" (with ) and "" (with Bates), which showcased his ability to craft uplifting, power-ballad structures. Spanning 18 tracks including orchestral interludes arranged by , the album marked a period of lineup stability with Troyer as the primary creative force alongside Bates. Following the transition to The Orchestra in 2001—after Bev Bevan's departure—Troyer remained a central figure, handling keyboards, vocals, and songwriting on the band's sole studio album, No Rewind (2001), released independently. He authored or co-authored over half the tracks, including "Say Goodbye," "No Rewind," "If Only," "Let Me Dream" (with Mik Kaminski), and "Before We Go" (with Kelly Groucutt and Parthenon Huxley), infusing the 10-song set with introspective lyrics and pop-rock arrangements. The album, produced in part by Troyer, captured the group's evolution toward a more collaborative, ELO-inspired sound without orchestral overdubs. A soundtrack edition, No Rewind: The Orchestra (Music from the Documentary Soundtrack), was released in 2025. No additional original band studio releases followed post-2001.

Selected collaborations and sessions

Troyer contributed keyboards and vocals to John Lennon's 1980 album , marking one of his early high-profile session appearances in New York studios during Lennon's post-"Lost Weekend" period. On Billy Joel's 1983 album , Troyer provided backing vocals across multiple tracks, including the title song and "," supporting Joel's and R&B-inspired production with arranger . Troyer extensively collaborated with and producer , serving as a key session vocalist and in Steinman's orbit, including membership in the backing group Fire Inc. for the 1984 Streets of Fire soundtrack where he contributed to epic tracks like "Tonight Is What It Means to Be Young." His work extended to Steinman's productions for 's albums, such as backing vocals on Dead Ringer (1981) and Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell (1993), often alongside to deliver the signature soaring harmonies. A standout session was Troyer's backing vocals on Bonnie Tyler's 1983 hit "" from Faster Than the Speed of Night, co-produced by Steinman, where his layered performance with amplified the song's dramatic choir-like refrains, contributing to its global success as a number-one single. Troyer's session work spans over 50 artists, including prominent backing vocals on Celine Dion's tracks such as "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" from her 1996 album and contributions to (1997), where he added vocal depth to Steinman-penned power ballads. In 2024, Troyer provided featured vocals on multiple tracks from Gordon Thomas Ward's album Walking on the Wire, including "Silhouette," "You Reap What You Sow," and "Out to Pasture."

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