Bobby Elliott is best known as the dynamic drummer of The Hollies, one of Britain's most enduring pop-rock bands. Joining the group in 1963, Elliott quickly became recognized for his inventive, energetic style that drove hits like 'Bus Stop', 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother,' and 'Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress'. Prior to The Hollies, he honed his skills in local bands, developing a reputation as one of the finest drummers of the 1960s beat boom. He is still active with the band and lives in the Pennines, UK.
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'Bobby Elliot refreshingly retains the wide-eyed wonder he felt in rising from Lancashire coal pit drudgery to drumming in one of the most successful bands to emerge from the 60s beat boom' - Classic Rock 'I became a big fan of Bobby's and absorbed a huge amount from him. He perfected a fabulous drumming technique that I'd never seen before. Brilliant!' - Kenney Jones, drummer with Small Faces, The Faces and the Who 'Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson had his eyes glued on to Bobby Elliott. He then turned to me with a look of fear on his face and said, "Are all the drummers in England this good?!"' - Peter Asher 'Very few drummers of Bobby Elliott's initial burst onto the British music scene in the 60s could match his inventiveness, crispness, and showmanship. He was a big influence on all us teenage drummers back then - I lifted as many of his licks as I could! Bobby continues to be one of the greats - what a history.' - Max Weinberg, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band