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Elkie Brooks (born Elaine Bookbinder; 25 February 1945) is an English rock, blues and jazz singer. She was a vocalist with the bands Dada and Vinegar Joe, and later became a solo artist.
Nov 25, 2022 · Elkie found her biggest success in the late 1970s and 1980s, scoring 13 UK Top 75 singles. She reached the top ten with 'Pearl's a Singer', 'Sunshine After the Rain' and the title track of the album No More the Fool in 1986. Her career has seen her referred to as the 'British Queen of Blues'.
Colin chats to powerhouse vocalist Elkie Brooks about her career which has spanned 5 decades, touring, and the ins and outs of Brooks' creative process.
Elkie Brooks made her professional singing debut at the age of 15 and signed to Decca Records, releasing her first song in 1964 and made her name on the London cabaret circuit, touring with The...
Feb 12, 2022 · Elkie Brooks was riding high in the charts with her singles Pearl’s a Singer, Sunshine After Rain and Lilac Wine, while her second album Two Days Away propelled her to stardom in the UK and Europe. How well do you remember the music scene of the 1970s?
Jan 16, 2015 · At the end of February, Elkie Brooks turns 70, and that seems difficult to believe. In fact, the Lancashire-born vocal talent agrees, chipping in with, “Likewise!”.
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Feb 25, 2024 · The great British vocal stylist Elkie Brooks was born Elaine Bookbinder in Salford on February 25, 1945.
