Ellis - Why Not 1973

Steve Ellis formed the band Ellis with his friend Zoot Money in 1971. Jim Leverton joined on bass (ex Fat Mattress), Dave Lutton was the drummer and Andy Gee (real name Andy Gröber) became their guitar player. He was a friend of Steve from the Love Affair days, having played in Springfield Park, another CBS band managed by Sidney Bacon. Andy had also played alongside Steve on Peter Bardens' "The Answer" LP, alongside Steve. Ellis recorded two albums for Epic - "Riding On The Crest Of A Slump" was produced by the Who's Roger Daltrey, and "Why Not?" by legendary producer Mike Vernon. Jim Leverton left the band after the first album, not willing to tour with them, and was replaced by Nick South (ex Vinegar Joe/Alexis Korner).

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