Elkie Brooks in their early career by introducing them at several venues. She went on to tour the United States with several bands, including the Animals. She also toured the then communist Poland with Jon Lord's Artwoods. After she met Pete Gage, whom she would marry, she joined the short-lived blues rock fusioneers Dada before forming Vinegar Joe with Gage and Robert Palmer. Brooks gained the reputation as the wild woman of rock 'n' roll due to her wild stage performances. After three albums, they split up in 1974, and Brooks and Palmer pursued separate solo careers. After a time as backing
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.