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Elf | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Elf_1974.jpg) Elf in 1974. L-R: Steve Edwards, Craig Gruber, Gary Driscoll, Ronnie James Dio, and Micky Lee Soule. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Electric Elves The Elves |
| Origin | Cortland, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues rock,[1] hard rock[2] |
| Years active | 1967–1975 |
| Labels | Epic, MGM, Purple, Safari |
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Elf was an American rock band founded in 1967 by singer and bassist Ronnie James Dio,[2] keyboardist Doug Thaler,[3] drummer Gary Driscoll,[2] and guitarists Nick Pantas[3] and David Feinstein[2] (Dio's cousin).[3] The band was originally called the Electric Elves,[2] but was shortened to the Elves in 1968 and finally Elf in 1972.[3] Elf disbanded in 1975 after recording three albums and after most of the lineup had been absorbed into the newly formed Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow.[2]
- ^ Perkins, Jeff (2011). Rainbow – Uncensored on the Record. Coda Books. ISBN 978-1-908538-57-4.
Elf was essentially a blues-rock band performing material that gave Dio the perfect opportunity to display his impressive vocal talent
- ^ a b c d e f Prato, Greg. "Elf". Allmusic. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
- ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference
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