Elijah Blue Allman
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Elijah Blue Allman, also known by his stage name Phillips Exeter Blue I, (born July 10, 1976) is the son of Cher
and her second husband Gregg Allman
and half brother of Chaz Bono, Delilah Allman, Michael Allman, Layla Allman
and Devon Allman
.
, which prior to their hiatus in April 2007, consisted of Alec Püre
on drums, Dr. Nner
on synthesizer, Carlton Megalodon on Ztar, and Jens Funke
on bass. Deadsy released two albums: 2002's Commencement
, and Phantasmagore
, which came out on August 22, 2006. Much of the themes used by Elijah in Deadsy have been heavily influenced by the 1955 film This Island Earth. The name Exeter is taken from one of the leading characters of the story, as well as much of the multi-color use throughout Deadsy's themes, is shown throughout the film.
He was given his first guitar by KISS
bassist Gene Simmons
and at the age of 13, went on tour as a guitarist with Cher. In 1994, he auditioned for the spot of guitarist for Nine Inch Nails
but ended up losing the spot to Robin Finck
. He appears as a guitarist in the music video of "If I Could Turn Back Time
."
In an MTV
interview for a program about children of famous rock musicians, he commented that "I respect The Allman Brothers Band
very much, but I've always been more into Black Sabbath
, David Bowie
, and Metallica
."
He has worked with 30 Seconds to Mars
for the band's self-titled debut album
. Also he has provided guest vocals on a number of different songs for other bands including, Orgy
, Coal Chamber
and Sugar Ray
.
It was announced in February 2007 that Elijah is working on a solo record as Elijah Blue and the Trapezoids. It was also announced at one point fellow Deadsy member Jens Funke had been working on Allman's solo project as well.
In 2010, Elijah Blue had his first solo exhibition at Kantor Gallery, Los Angeles. He is currently working as a contemporary artist.
Elijah is currently living in Germany.
Cher
Cher is an American recording artist, television personality, actress, director, record producer and philanthropist. Referred to as the Goddess of Pop, she has won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, three Golden Globes and a Cannes Film Festival Award among others for her work in...
and her second husband Gregg Allman
Gregg Allman
Gregory Lenoir Allman , known as Gregg Allman, is a rock and blues singer, keyboardist, guitarist and songwriter, and a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band. He was inducted with the band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Georgia...
and half brother of Chaz Bono, Delilah Allman, Michael Allman, Layla Allman
Picture Me Broken
Picture Me Broken is an American five-piece rock band from Redwood City, California.-Band members:Current Members*Layla Brooklyn Allman – Vocals, Keyboards* Dante Phoenix – Lead Guitar* Jimmy Strimpel - Guitar* Austin Dunn – Bass Guitar...
and Devon Allman
Honeytribe
Honeytribe is an American blues rock band formed in Saint Louis, Missouri. The founder and bandleader is Devon Allman, son of Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band, who is the lead guitarist, vocalist, and frontman. The other members are George Potsos on bass, and Justin Hanson on...
.
Background
He is the singer and guitarist for the rock band DeadsyDeadsy
Deadsy is an American synth rock band from California. The band is known for its visual iconography and signature characteristics assigned to each band member. Each musician is identified by a specific color, stage name, and graphic tied into the band's theatrical nature. The band has released...
, which prior to their hiatus in April 2007, consisted of Alec Püre
Alec Puro
Alec Puro, otherwise known as Alec Püre, was born April 25, 1975 in Santa Monica, California. Puro is an American drummer for the band Deadsy, based out of California. He was the second member of the band...
on drums, Dr. Nner
Renn Hawkey
Renn Macdonnel Hawkey , also known by the stage name Dr. Nner, was the synthesizer player for the band Deadsy. He was the third member to join after frontman Elijah Blue Allman sent him a Juno-106 synth and a demo tape made by Allman and drummer Alec Puro...
on synthesizer, Carlton Megalodon on Ztar, and Jens Funke
Jens Funke
Jens Funke is an American Musician. He has played bass with many bands, such as Stroke 9. In October 2006, he began playing with the band Deadsy, filling in for injured bassist Ashburn Miller. On January 13, 2007, Deadsy announced via myspace that Jens would be Ashburn's full time replacement as...
on bass. Deadsy released two albums: 2002's Commencement
Commencement (album)
Commencement is the second studio album and major label debut by American rock band Deadsy, released on May 14, 2002. After initially being suspended upon distribution changes at Sire, the album was official released through DreamWorks under the Elementree sub-label. It includes the single "The Key...
, and Phantasmagore
Phantasmagore (album)
There is an advance version of Phantasmagore which features all the songs on this album, although some are extended versions.Track 9 contains elements from Tangerine Dream's "No Future ", featured on the Risky Business original soundtrack.Track 10 was originally titled "Sands of Time" and...
, which came out on August 22, 2006. Much of the themes used by Elijah in Deadsy have been heavily influenced by the 1955 film This Island Earth. The name Exeter is taken from one of the leading characters of the story, as well as much of the multi-color use throughout Deadsy's themes, is shown throughout the film.
He was given his first guitar by KISS
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
bassist Gene Simmons
Gene Simmons
Gene Simmons is an Israeli-American entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, actor, and rock bassist. Known as "The Demon", he is the bassist/vocalist of Kiss, a hard rock band he co-founded in the early 1970s.-Early life:...
and at the age of 13, went on tour as a guitarist with Cher. In 1994, he auditioned for the spot of guitarist for Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails is an American industrial rock project, founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor in Cleveland, Ohio. As its main producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Reznor is the only official member of Nine Inch Nails and remains solely responsible for its direction...
but ended up losing the spot to Robin Finck
Robin Finck
Robin Finck is an American guitarist of Nine Inch Nails and former lead guitarist of Guns N' Roses. He is one of only a few artists who has played in two different bands listed on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock"; Nine Inch Nails and Guns N' Roses .-Career:Finck grew up in Marietta,...
. He appears as a guitarist in the music video of "If I Could Turn Back Time
If I Could Turn Back Time
"If I Could Turn Back Time" is a song written by Diane Warren and was released on June 1, 1989 as the second North American and first European single release from American singer/actress Cher's twentieth album Heart of Stone by Geffen Records....
."
In an MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
interview for a program about children of famous rock musicians, he commented that "I respect The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band is an American rock/blues band once based in Macon, Georgia. The band was formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1969 by brothers Duane Allman and Gregg Allman , who were supported by Dickey Betts , Berry Oakley , Butch Trucks , and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe"...
very much, but I've always been more into Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
, David Bowie
David Bowie
David Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s...
, and Metallica
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
."
He has worked with 30 Seconds to Mars
30 Seconds to Mars
30 Seconds to Mars is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1998. Since 2007, the band has consisted of actor Jared Leto , Shannon Leto and Tomo Miličević...
for the band's self-titled debut album
30 Seconds to Mars (album)
30 Seconds to Mars is the debut studio album by American rock band 30 Seconds to Mars, released on August 21, 2002. The album was produced by Bob Ezrin, Brian Virtue and 30 Seconds to Mars, and was recorded in Los Angeles during 2001 and early 2002...
. Also he has provided guest vocals on a number of different songs for other bands including, Orgy
Orgy (band)
Orgy is an American synth rock band formed in 1996, from Los Angeles, California. Orgy described their music as "death pop".-History:Orgy was formed in 1996 by vocalist Jay Gordon and guitarist Ryan Shuck. Bassist Paige Haley, guitarist Amir Derakh, and drummer Bobby Hewitt soon completed the line-up...
, Coal Chamber
Coal Chamber
Coal Chamber is an American alternative metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1993. Prior to Coal Chamber, Dez Fafara and Meegs Rascón formed the band She's In Pain in 1992. The two decided to create Coal Chamber. They disbanded in 2003 after ten years together, but announced a reunion in...
and Sugar Ray
Sugar Ray
Sugar Ray is a band from Orange County, California. The band, starting off more as an alternative metal band, first gained fame in 1997 with their release of the song "Fly". This song's success, coupled with its pop rock sound that was quite different from the rest of their material at the time,...
.
It was announced in February 2007 that Elijah is working on a solo record as Elijah Blue and the Trapezoids. It was also announced at one point fellow Deadsy member Jens Funke had been working on Allman's solo project as well.
In 2010, Elijah Blue had his first solo exhibition at Kantor Gallery, Los Angeles. He is currently working as a contemporary artist.
Elijah is currently living in Germany.
Demos
Since starting Elijah Blue and the Trapezoids, Allman has released a few demos on his myspace.- Haunted (4:00)
- White Knuckle Angel Face (3:40)
- Long Way Down (3:21)