As lead guitarist for the legendary rock band “The Cars”, Elliot has sold over 30 million records worldwide. Well respected in the guitar community, Elliot’s reputation is that of a tasteful musician with a knack for coming up with memorable solos, great tones, and an uncanny ear for creating unforgettable “hooks” on pop records.

Elliot is also an enthusiastic fan of the instrument itself and has been honored with four different signature model guitars, first in the ‘80’s with a Kramer EE Pro model, and in 2000 a beautiful signature model Gretsch guitar which he designed. This year, he’s designed two incredible new models that are currently in production: a gorgeous new Gibson “Tiki” model SG Custom and a Martin acoustic guitar, which Elliot assures us are the finest he’s ever played!

Over the years, Elliot has recorded and performed with many respected artists.

Here are but a few examples:

Elliot toured in 1991 with “Hall and Oates” on their acoustic tour, and recorded “Philadelphia Freedom” with them for the Elton John tribute album “Two Rooms”.

He also performed on the very first MTV “Unplugged” show, backing artists such as Jules Shear, Difford and Tilbrook (Squeeze), Syd Straw and others.

Elliot was part of the band for the “A tribute to John Lennon”, concert at the Tokyo Dome, backing Linda Ronstadt, Peter Asher, Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon and many others.
 
Elliot Recorded with Jerry Lee Lewis on his “Youngblood” album for Elektra records.

Elliot has done much recording with the legendary Brian Wilson, playing on his first solo album as well as many other recordings. He has also performed in concert with Brian.

Elliot has delved into film work, providing the end title track for Quentin Tarantino’s film “Jackie Brown”. That song, “Monte Carlo Nights”, was also used in a key scene in the film. He has also done music supervision for films, including a Sundance festival award winning film, “Corn Dog Man”.

As a recorded producer, Elliot has recorded albums with Amy Rigby, The Ziggens and others.

For the last 10 years, Elliot has been lead guitarist for “Creedence Clearwater”.

The biggest news for 2006 is that this is the year for “The New Cars”, with new front man Todd Rundgren to get together and record new music and embark on a world tour, surely destined to be the musical event of the year!