Mark, Al and Chris on stage at The Garrison

The
Elders

Taking the covers off live music.

The band

The line-up

The Elders were a four-piece rock covers band based in Thurrock, Essex. We played pubs, social clubs, weddings and outdoor events across Essex, Kent, London and the South East, and for a party we could bring the disco and background music as well. The set list covered the 60s (and some 50s at a pinch) right up to modern stuff, from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and T. Rex through to Snow Patrol, Blink-182 and Coldplay.

We don't play any more, but we've kept this site up so the photos and the memories stay online.

The Elders, left to right: Mark, Neil, Al and Chris
Mark

Mark

Lead vocals and guitar

Neil

Neil

Lead guitar

Al

Al

Drums and backing vocals

Chris

Chris

Bass and backing vocals

It is with great sadness that we attended the funeral of our friend and bass player, Chris Thomas, on 19th May 2023. Our thoughts go out to his wife Alison and his family. We will miss his drive, motivation, musicianship, laughter and most of all, his friendship.

Set list

What we played

A selection of the songs we played. We picked from these to suit each party or event, with a mix of classic and modern rock and party favourites.

  1. 20th Century BoyT. Rex
  2. All My LifeFoo Fighters
  3. All the Small ThingsBlink-182
  4. Another Brick in the Wall (Parts 1 & 2)Pink Floyd
  5. Bad Moon RisingCreedence Clearwater Revival
  6. Bohemian Like YouThe Dandy Warhols
  7. Boulevard of Broken DreamsGreen Day
  8. Buck RogersFeeder
  9. Chasing CarsSnow Patrol
  10. DakotaStereophonics
  11. Does Your Mother KnowABBA
  12. Get It OnT. Rex
  13. HolidayGreen Day
  14. Hotel CaliforniaEagles
  15. I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)The Proclaimers
  16. In the Midnight HourWilson Pickett
  17. I'm a BelieverThe Monkees
  18. Johnny B. GoodeChuck Berry
  19. Jumpin' Jack FlashThe Rolling Stones
  20. Knock on WoodEddie Floyd
  21. Knockin' on Heaven's DoorGuns N' Roses
  22. Maybe TomorrowStereophonics
  23. Mony MonyBilly Idol
  24. Mustang SallyBuddy Guy
  25. Nothing Else MattersMetallica
  26. Proud MaryCreedence Clearwater Revival
  27. RunSnow Patrol
  28. Sex on FireKings of Leon
  29. Some Might SayOasis
  30. Teenage KicksThe Undertones
  31. Use SomebodyKings of Leon
  32. ValerieThe Zutons
  33. Wish You Were HerePink Floyd
  34. ZombieThe Cranberries

Gigs

Where we played

A few of the gigs we played in 2022.

Photos

On stage

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