Sam Elliott has been playing guitar since he was a fetus! Or as long as he can remember! His style of Rock, Country and Blues or a blend of all three is influenced by great musicians such as Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jeff Beck and Pink Floyd.He grew up in a musical family in Sourthern California where music was a daily staple! His Father, a pastor, sang and played guitar, piano, accordian, and xyolophone vibes. His mother and her sister were the "Bailey Sisters" singing on popular Radio Shows. As a result of musical parents; he and his siblings all play a handful of musical instruments. As a child he loved the feeling of a guitar in his hands and has never put it down since! He taught himself to play as he went through his older brothers massive stack of Rock albums!
His Father began showcasing Sam at the age of four playing piano, drums and singing. Sam made his way south to be a part of “Music City†and the Christian music industry breaking out in Nashville! He has played lead & rhythm on electric and acoustic guitar for various artists. Check out the bands site @ www.myspace.com/11onmondays or www.elevenonmondays.com!When Sam is not playing music he is teaching/Educational Assistant in Nashville Metro schools for the Comprehensive Behavior Intervention Program for Autism. This role is leading him down a rewarding path where he is making a difference in childrens' lives and loves every minute of it!
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