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
Elkie Brooks a single in the top ten all on the same week. Following chart success ensued with the albums "The Very Best of Elkie Brooks" (1986), "Bookbinder's Kid" (1988), "Inspiration" (1989), "Round Midnight" (1993), "Nothin' but the Blues" (1994), "Amazing" (1996) and "The Very Best of Elkie Brooks" (1997). In March 2003, she participated in the ITV music talent show "Reborn in the USA", alongside musicians such as Peter Cox, Tony Hadley and Leee John. Also in 2003 she issued a CD, "Trouble in Mind", accompanied by Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band, which included Bad Penny Blues with added lyrics. The