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Over the years, legendary singer Ronnie James Dio fronted some of the most popular/enduring hard rock/heavy metal bands of all time, including RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL, and DIO. But before all of these bands, there was ELF. Described as a "rock/honky tonk/blues band," ELF's forthcoming release, "And Before Elf There Were Elves", will prove that Ronnie could easily handle other rock-related styles.Released on October 11 via the Niji Entertainment Group, "And Before Elf" will feature twelve previously unreleased tracks (all from 1971), comprised of both live in the studio and live on stage tracks. The album will feature a striking lenticular/3D/hologram cover on which,Wholesale Jerseys Cheap, when you turn it,Wholesale Jerseys Free shipping, you will see two alternating images Ronnie from the first ELF LP as well as a vintage group shot from 1971. And although these recordings are 40 years old,Wholesale Jerseys, the sonic quality still passes the test,Cheap Jerseys Free shipping, as longtime DIO engineer Wyn Davis remastered the original tapes.Formed in 1967 in Cortland, New York, THE ELVES also featured other members that would carve a niche for themselves in the hard rock world! Guitarist David "Rock" Feinstein (Dio's cousin) would go on to front THE RODS. ELF would last for a trio of albums, before Ronnie exited the group in 1975,Cheap Jerseys, to co-form RAINBOW with ex-DEEP PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.Ronnie James Dio always had the golden touch as a masterful singer and frontman. And upon hearing "And Before Elf There Were Elves", you'll discover he possessed his one-of-a-kind voice from the very beginning of his career."And Before Elf There Were Elves" track listing:01. You Shook Me02. Stay With Me03. Four Day Creep04. Buckingham Blues05. Wakeup Sunshine06. Driftin'07. Smile For Me Lady08. You Felt The Same Way09. Simple Man10. Drown Me In The River11. Cold Ramona12. Little QueeniePhoto below courtesy of The RJD Tribute |
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