Elvis Perkins

Elvis Brooke Perkins (born February 9, 1976) is an American folk-rock musician. He released his debut studio album, Ash Wednesday, in 2007. He subsequently toured in support of the album with his band Elvis Perkins in Dearland, composed of Perkins alongside multi-instrumentalists Brigham Brough, Wyndham Boylan-Garnett and Nick Kinsey. The band released its self-titled debut, Elvis Perkins in Dearland, in 2009.

Elvis Perkins
Perkins performing in 2007
Born
Elvis Brooke Perkins

(1976-02-09) February 9, 1976
New York City, U.S.
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
Parents
RelativesOz Perkins (brother)
Osgood Perkins (grandfather)
Marisa Berenson (aunt)
Musical career
GenresFolk rock
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • harmonica
Labels
  • MIR
  • XL
Websitewww.elvisperkinssound.net

The band formed in Providence, Rhode Island around 2004 when Perkins moved to the East Coast upon completing Ash Wednesday, although the members have been friends and collaborators for many years.

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