. . . . . . . . "Body Count"@en . . . . "group_or_band" . . . . . . . "2006Z"^^ . . . . . "1990Z"^^ . . . . . . . "Body Count is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1990. The group is fronted by Ice-T, who co-founded the group with lead guitarist Ernie C. out of their interest in heavy metal music. Ice-T took on the role of vocalist and writing the lyrics for most of the group's songs. Lead guitarist Ernie C has been responsible for writing the group's music."@en . . . .