MUSIC

A poetic lyricism is wedded to hard-edged arrangements by Long Island-born, Paris-based singer/songwriter Elliott Murphy. Born to a show business family in New York, Elliott began his career by winning the New York State Battle of the Bands in 1966 followed by a troubadour like odyssey in Europe where he played on the streets in Amsterdam, Paris and Rome. Returning to the US he quickly secured a record contract, establishing himself as a true rock troubadour, indefatigable road warrior (over 100 shows a year!) and prolific author of fiction. Guests on Murphy's albums have included Phil Collins, Billy Joel, Sonny Landreth, Bruce Springsteen, and members of the Smithereens, Talking Heads, and the Velvet Underground. http://www.elliottmurphy.com