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There are both a band and a solo-artist with the name Elf.
1) Elf, was a Blues-rock band founded in 1967 in Cortland, NY by singer Ronnie James Dio (Ronnie Padavona), bassist Doug Thaler, keyboardist Mickey Lee Soule, drummer Gary Driscoll, and gutiarists Nick Pantas and David “Rock” Feinstein. The band was orignially called The Electric Elves, but was shortened to The Elves, and finally Elf in 1969.
In 1970 the band was involved in an automobile accident which claimed the life of Nick Pantas, whom the band decided not to replace. After recovering from his injuries, Doug Thaler quit the band, and was replaced by Micky Lee Soule. (Upon leaving in 1972, Thaler moved to New York and got a job as a booking agent — Elf was one of the bands he booked. In 1983, he became co-manager of Mötley Crüe. Present day he works at Metropolitan Talent as an artist manager, working with artists such as Art Garfunkel, Bruce Hornsby & Ratdog).
Cover of Elf’s debut self-titled albumElf’s self-titled debut album was produced by Deep Purple members Roger Glover and Ian Paice, who happened to see Elf auditioning in 1972. For the next few years, the band enjoyed mild success as an opening act for Deep Purple.
Dio both sang and played the bass guitar until, in 1973, bass player Craig Gruber was asked to join. The same year saw Feinstein quit the band, to be replaced by Steve Edwards.
1) Elf, was a Blues-rock band founded in 1967 in Cortland, NY by singer Ronnie James Dio (Ronnie Padavona), bassist Doug Thaler, keyboardist Mickey Lee Soule, drummer Gary Driscoll, and gutiarists Nick Pantas and David “Rock” Feinstein. The band was orignially called The Electric Elves, but was shortened to The Elves, and finally Elf in 1969.
In 1970 the band was involved in an automobile accident which claimed the life of Nick Pantas, whom the band decided not to replace. After recovering from his injuries, Doug Thaler quit the band, and was replaced by Micky Lee Soule. (Upon leaving in 1972, Thaler moved to New York and got a job as a booking agent — Elf was one of the bands he booked. In 1983, he became co-manager of Mötley Crüe. Present day he works at Metropolitan Talent as an artist manager, working with artists such as Art Garfunkel, Bruce Hornsby & Ratdog).
Cover of Elf’s debut self-titled albumElf’s self-titled debut album was produced by Deep Purple members Roger Glover and Ian Paice, who happened to see Elf auditioning in 1972. For the next few years, the band enjoyed mild success as an opening act for Deep Purple.
Dio both sang and played the bass guitar until, in 1973, bass player Craig Gruber was asked to join. The same year saw Feinstein quit the band, to be replaced by Steve Edwards.
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Noxbi wrote:
@Twiggy_Manson, no, no, no... Rainbow is fucking rip off of this band.
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covbloke wrote:
@Twiggy_Manson: Wait a minute, he even looks like Ronnie Dio. Same haircut too. What next? ;-)
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Twiggy_Manson wrote:
This band is a fucking rip off of Rainbow. The singer even sounds like Ronnie James Dio.
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
get well soon Ronnie!! \m/
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pluszowymis wrote:
Elf is awesome. This is great news, Noxbi! If they go to Poland, I'll be on the concert. :)
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Dum_Dum_Boy wrote:
Oh my! The best news! Get well, Dio and lets rock!
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Noxbi wrote:
"World Famous Elf!! Deep Purple's Constant Touring Partners from 1972-1975!!! Elf, with RJ Dio and Original Members, David "Rock" Feinstein, Mickey Lee Soule, and Bassist Craig Gruber, team up again!!! For a World Tour to promote New Studio CD, and Live Album!!! Stand up and Shout! Get in Line for Tickets!!! Bassist Craig Gruber~" http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=371674605&blogID=519898267 Cool, can't wait to see them on stage together again! ;)
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Jamesismynamo wrote:
"Never More" is an instant classic. One of my favorites of the 70s
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Lord_Krichian wrote:
lol elf
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Gnaritasundique wrote:
Never More is so awesome... It's a pity this band was not recognised as others were.
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Maiden1995 wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Black+Sabbath+-+The+Dio+Years
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
No idea how this band never got big
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gabilubu wrote:
happy!! happy!!!! birthday James!!!!!
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cezarasouza wrote:
Happy birthday Dio!
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Dum_Dum_Boy wrote:
Lovely music. Great band. And guys, keep the tags right please. For example: carolina COUNTY ball, not country. Peace
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Bruce2008 wrote:
absolutely great !!!! I rediscoverded them today and I'm on fiire again ! "Hello, hello sunshine, such a good day in L.A. - it's allright !" :-)
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Ojeba wrote:
Great!
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Noxbi wrote:
Dio and Feinstein are going to reunite Elf soon... I can't wait to see them together again. ;)
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Bassist01 wrote:
I just figured out about this band, pretty cool.
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jammy_fred wrote:
http://rjdio.mybrute.com
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