Elkie Brooks a mobile home. After four years of increasing interest bills and loans, Brooks managed to sell her home (after being threatened with repossession) and cleared all of her debts. Today, all the family are involved in Brooks' career, songwriting and touring. Elkie Brooks Elkie Brooks (born Elaine Bookbinder, 25 February 1945) is an English singer, a vocalist with the bands Dada and Vinegar Joe, and later a solo artist. She gained her biggest success in the late 1970s and 1980s and has been nominated twice for Brit Awards. She is known for her powerful husky bluesy voice and hit singles
Colin Brooks (drummer) band, The Big Cats, with his old friends Burt Taggart, Jason White and Josh Bentley. Brooks joined the Canadian indie rock band The Stills before their 2006 album, "Without Feathers". Brooks currently resides in San Francisco. Colin Brooks (drummer) Colin Brooks is a drummer from Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. He started playing at a young age and has been a member of over 15 bands. Brooks was given the nickname "The Machine" at an early age due to his precision and energy. After playing in many Little Rock bands, he moved to New York City to pursue his musical career.