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.Steve Elliott
Raised in Vancouver, Steve Elliott has been a musician since the age of 5. Born in Liverpool to a musical family, Steve comes by his talents honestly: both grandfathers were professional musicians and his great uncle Meredith Roberts, as "Keeper of the Queen's Music," wrote the fanfares for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Although genetics may have played a big part in his inclination, his style is all his own. This he credits to his parents, "They just passed me the ball and let me run with it." At 10, he picked up the banjo, at 14, the guitar; at 16 he was writing and performing with his own group. His first Top 40 writing success came with Jamie Donald's version of his lilting and soulful song,"You're The Only One." He then joined forces with Canadian Fiddle Champ, Frankie Rodgers, to form the popular country show band, 'Reckless Driver,'at the same time working during the day with the "International Music Ensemble," performing more than 500 concerts in schools around B.C. and Alberta. Since then, he has had his music recorded by artists such as B.C. Country Music's Entertainer of the Year, Bing Armstrong, 'Loverboy' rocker, Paul Dean, and Nashville country star, Ricky Van Shelton.	Back to main bio page

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