The Elvis Brothers

The Elvis Brothers

Live at Mabel's in Champaign, IL 1982
Background information
Origin Champaign, IL
Genres Rock/pop
Years active 1981 (1981)–1997 (1997), 2002
Labels Portrait Records, Recession Records
Associated acts Screams, Big Hello, the Handcuffs
Past members Rob Elvis
Graham Elvis
Brad Elvis
Adam Schmitt
Randy Seals

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".[1] 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.[2] 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. On April 5 2002, International Pop Overthrow music festival hosted an Elvis Brothers Reunion show at the Abbey Pub in Chicago, IL.[3] After the Elvis Brothers broke up, Brad Elvis replaced Clem Burke as the drummer for The Romantics.[4]

The band name

The band started off as a duo of Rob and Graham and at that time they included many Elvis Presley covers in their set, so when they had to come up with a name, they jokingly went with "The Elvis Brothers" and it stuck.[5]

Reception

Members

Main members

Additional members

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

  1. Lee, Ian (Oct 19, 2013). "Who The Fuck IS Brad Elvis?". theBestDrummerInTheWorld.com. Retrieved Nov 9, 2014.
  2. Woodstra, Chris. "The Elvis Brothers Bio". MTV. Retrieved Nov 9, 2014.
  3. http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/trg-music-listings/Content?oid=908194
  4. Conner, Thomas (Nov 8, 2012). "Brad Elvis and his 'under-the-radar' Handcuffs relish their success". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved Nov 9, 2014.
  5. "The Elvis Brothers". Chicago Tribune. April 27, 1990. Retrieved Nov 9, 2014.
  6. Christgau, Robert. "Movin' Up - The Elvis Brothers". Robert Christgau. Retrieved Nov 9, 2014.
  7. Woodstra, Chris. "The Elvis Brothers Bio". Allmusic. Retrieved Nov 9, 2014.
  8. Robbins, Ira. "Elvis Brothers". Trouser Press. Retrieved Nov 9, 2014.
  9. Puterpaugh, Parke (Dec 8, 1983). "Movin' Up - The Elvis Brothers". Rolling Stone. Retrieved Nov 17, 2014.
  10. "Adventure Time". connollyco.com. Retrieved Nov 9, 2014.
  11. Borack, John M. (2007). Shake Some Action - The Ultimate Guide To Power Pop. Not Lame Recording Company. ISBN 0979771404. Retrieved Nov 9, 2014.
  12. 1 2 3 "The Elvis Brothers Discography". 45cat.com. Retrieved Nov 9, 2014.


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