Elkie Brooks 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 such as "Pearl's a Singer", "Lilac Wine", "Don't Cry Out Loud", "Fool (If You Think It's Over)", and "No More the Fool", and top-selling album "Pearls". She is generally referred to as the "British Queen of Blues". By April 2012, Brooks
Brooks Young Band Brooks Young Band Brooks Young Band is a New England-based rock and blues band from Concord, New Hampshire fronted by lead vocalist/lead guitarist Brooks Young. Current band members include, guitar/backing vocals Mike Liane and bass guitar/backing vocals Charles (Chaz) Mitchell. In April 2010, the Brooks Young Band released their first full-length studio album entitled "Counting Down" featuring the guitar work of Gibson Signature Artist Johnny A. on the title track of the album. The album was recorded at Rocking Horse Studio in Pittsfield, New Hampshire. The Brooks Young Band has performed with such notable acts as Grammy Award Winning, King