LITTLE ELLIOTT LLOYD and THE BIG DEAL BLUE BAND
Under the leadership of Little Elliot Lloyd and The Big Deal Blues Band (BDBB) played clubs in the NY and CT area. Common to the time period there were various personnel changes in the rhythm section all supporting leader/frontman and vocalist Little Elliot Lloyd. In the 1980's the legacy was continued as Little Elliott Lloyd and The Honeymoon Cats (HC) took the stage.
Facts:
Over the years many talented musicians have played with Little Elliott Lloyd... including Merwin DeGroodt, guitar; Dave Gibson, guitar; Bruce Nikola, Bass Guitar; Marc Giammarco, drums; Doug Abramson, bass guitar; Sally Smith, Piano; Brad Scribner, drums; Fred Scribner, guitar; Frank Santagada, bass guitar; Professor Louie, piano/organ; and Jimmy Eppard, guitar.
Little Elliott Lloyd & The Big Deal Blues Band "Live at the Derby", June 17, 1979 is the only know recording.
Trivia:
* Little Elliot Lloyd and The Big Deal Blues Band was a regularly featured band at many of the clubs located on Main Street in New Paltz, NY. and was also an opening act for Buddy Guy and James Cotton.
* Little Elliott Lloyd was featured in the Hohner Harmonica Calendar 1984 and has shared the stage with Johnny Winter.
Quotes:
"You want to see a picture of me and B.B. King?" - Little Elliott Lloyd
" Furthermore..." - guess who?
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