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The Elvis Brothers were a rock/pop trio (and sometimes quartet) that got its start in Champaign, Illinois in 1981, and were "staples of midwest clubs and theaters from the early 80′s through the early 90′s".
The members were Rob Elvis (guitar, vocals), Graham Elvis (bass, vocals) and Brad Elvis (drums). The band released two albums with Portrait/Epic Records: Movin' Up in 1983, and Adventure Time in 1985.
The band lost their record deal when Portrait was closed in 1986. The original trio re-united in 1992 and released an album called Now Dig This on Recession Records.
Back when rockabilly was making some waves with Shakin' Stevens, the Blasters and Rocky Burnette, the Elvis Brothers was in the mix with a pop/rock/rockabilly hybrid sound. I have the band's two major label releases on vinyl, but can't get them on CD, even though I consider them essential. I even saw Dick Clark put one of their songs up against another band on "American Bandstand," where dancers rate the songs.
Now Dig This was their third and last album, released in 1992 by Recession Records, this album represented a return to the original line-up. The band had undergone some personnel changes and then broken up after being dropped by Portrait Records but they reunited to record this album and then re-issue their first two albums. The album was recorded at the Chicago Music Complex and was produced by Rob and Graham Elvis, with Jay O'Rourke of The Insiders handling the recording.
Tracklist
1. Valentine - 3:23
2. Ruthy Ann - 3:12
3. Strangelove - 3:30
4. Get Me Off This Ride - 3:45
5. House That Jack Built - 2:49
6. Next Time I Fall In Love - 4:15
7. I've Got Skies For Her - 4:02
8. Dreamland - 3:28
9. It Coulda Been Me - 3:57
10. Paris Can't Wait - 4:00
11. Peace Of Mind - 3:48
12. Any Old Time - 3:48
13. Black And White World - 3:27
14. Motormouth - 4:50
Credits
The members were Rob Elvis (guitar, vocals), Graham Elvis (bass, vocals) and Brad Elvis (drums). The band released two albums with Portrait/Epic Records: Movin' Up in 1983, and Adventure Time in 1985.
The band lost their record deal when Portrait was closed in 1986. The original trio re-united in 1992 and released an album called Now Dig This on Recession Records.
Back when rockabilly was making some waves with Shakin' Stevens, the Blasters and Rocky Burnette, the Elvis Brothers was in the mix with a pop/rock/rockabilly hybrid sound. I have the band's two major label releases on vinyl, but can't get them on CD, even though I consider them essential. I even saw Dick Clark put one of their songs up against another band on "American Bandstand," where dancers rate the songs.
Now Dig This was their third and last album, released in 1992 by Recession Records, this album represented a return to the original line-up. The band had undergone some personnel changes and then broken up after being dropped by Portrait Records but they reunited to record this album and then re-issue their first two albums. The album was recorded at the Chicago Music Complex and was produced by Rob and Graham Elvis, with Jay O'Rourke of The Insiders handling the recording.
Tracklist
1. Valentine - 3:23
2. Ruthy Ann - 3:12
3. Strangelove - 3:30
4. Get Me Off This Ride - 3:45
5. House That Jack Built - 2:49
6. Next Time I Fall In Love - 4:15
7. I've Got Skies For Her - 4:02
8. Dreamland - 3:28
9. It Coulda Been Me - 3:57
10. Paris Can't Wait - 4:00
11. Peace Of Mind - 3:48
12. Any Old Time - 3:48
13. Black And White World - 3:27
14. Motormouth - 4:50
Credits
- Bass, Vocals – Graham Elvis
- Drums – Brad Elvis
- Guitar, Vocals – Rob Elvis
- Producer – Graham Elvis, Rob Elvis
- Recorded By – Jay O'Rourke
Notes
Released: 1992
Recorded: Chicago Music Complex
Genre: Rock/pop
Length: 52:10
Label - Recession Records
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