Cover of Elf's debut self-titled album

Elf was a Blues-rock band founded in 1967 by singer Ronnie James Dio, keyboardist Doug Thaler, drummer Gary Driscoll, and guitarists Nick Pantas and David Feinstein. The band was originally called The Electric Elves, but was shortened to The Elves and finally Elf in mid-1970. Elf disbanded in 1975, after recording three albums. Cover of [[Elf (band)|]]s self-titled album Elf. ... Blues Rock or Blues-rock is a fusion genre of music which combines elements of the blues with rock and roll. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... Ronnie James Dio (born Ronald James Padavona on July 10 1942 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA), is an American heavy metal vocalist who has performed with Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Elf, and his own band Dio. ... Gary Driscoll (1946 to 1987) was an American R&B style rock drummer who performed in a number of successful bands from the 1960s until his violent death in 1987. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

History

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. (Thaler remained uninvolved in the music industry until 1983, when he became co-manager of Mötley Crüe). Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Keyboardist Mickey Lee Soule had a band in the mid-1960s until he was drafted into the army. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Mötley Crüe (IPA pronunciation: ) is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. ...

Elf'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. This article is about the rock band. ... Roger David Glover (b. ... Ian Paice Ian Anderson Paice (born June 29, 1948; Nottingham, England) made his name as drummer with seminal heavy rock band Deep Purple. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the rock band. ...

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. Feinstein formed a band called The Rods^[1], which met with a moderate amount of success, touring with groups such as Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, as well as Metallica, before finally retiring from the music industry. He would not return to the music scene until 2004, when his band, Feinstein, released the album Third Wish on the Magic Circle Music label. It is interesting to note that David Feinstein and Ronnie James Dio are cousins. For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... The Rods are an American heavy metal band who are associated with Elf(band). ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Magic Circle Music logo Magic Circle Music is a record label founded by Manowars bassist Joey DeMaio in 2003. ...

In 1974, Dio was asked by Glover to sing on his solo album The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast (album). Dio's rich, soulful voice gained the attention of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (who had just left the aforementioned Deep Purple), who was looking for musicians for his first solo album, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow. He decided to use Elf for this album, and the band Rainbow was thus formed, with Blackmore replacing Edwards. After they finished recording the album, however, Driscoll, Gruber, and Soule were replaced by Cozy Powell, Jimmy Bain and Tony Carey, who played with Dio and Blackmore during the subsequent tour; Elf was no more. Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshoppers Feast is a concept album and subsequent live rock opera appearing in 1974 and 1975 respectively, based on the childrens book of the same title (The album cover design is from Alan Aldridges design for the book). ... Richard Hugh Blackmore, (born 14 April 1945) is an English guitarist. ... Ritchie Blackmores Rainbow (1975) is the first album released by Rainbow. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Jimmy Bain was born in 1949 in Newtonmore, Highland, Scotland. ... Tony Carey (b. ...

Band members

Ronnie James Dio (born Ronald James Padavona on July 10 1942 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA), is an American heavy metal vocalist who has performed with Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Elf, and his own band Dio. ... Gary Driscoll (1946 to 1987) was an American R&B style rock drummer who performed in a number of successful bands from the 1960s until his violent death in 1987. ... Keyboardist Mickey Lee Soule had a band in the mid-1960s until he was drafted into the army. ...

Discography

Singles

as "The Electric Elves"

• "Hey, Look Me Over" b/w "It Pays To Advertise"

as "The Elves"

• Walking In Different Circles b/w She's Not The Same
• Amber Velvet b/w West Virginia

as "Elf"

• Hoochie Koochie Lady b/w First Avenue
• "Sit down Honey (Everything Will Be Alright) b/w Gambler, Gambler

Albums

• Elf (1972)
• Carolina County Ball (1974) (US title: L.A./59)
• Trying to Burn the Sun (1975)
• The Gargantuan (1978) compilation
• The Elf Albums (1991) compiles 1974 & 1975 albums

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Bootlegs

as "The Elves"

• Live at the Beacon (1971)
• Live at the Bank (1972)

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References

1. ^ http://www.rockdetector.com/officialbio,9189.sm

External links

• Unofficial Elf biography on www.Dio.net