Elti Fits

Elti Fits were a punk rock band in Manchester, England in the late seventies and early eighties.

Description

The members were:

  • Bass - Nigel Ross
  • Drums - Karl Burns
  • Guitar - Graham Ellis
  • Vocals - Sarah Keynes[1]

Their manager was Paula Greatbatch aka Ruth Putrid.[2]

Activities

The band did a session for John Peel on 4 September 1979 followed by a roadshow in 1980.[3]

On 10 October 1980 they topped a bill of five bands at the Manchester Polytechnic Student Union bar that included U2.[4] They played Leigh Festival in 1979 and one of their songs is included on the 2-CD set Live at Leigh Rock Festival. They also performed 8 tracks at Deeply Vale Festivals and a good recording of that set may exist.

They worked with Joy Division. One of their songs is available on YouTube. .[5]

Their only record was a three track EP.[1]

References
  1. "discogs - Elti Fits". Retrieved 12 July 2010.
  2. "Rare Punk Music to Share". Retrieved 12 July 2010.
  3. "Notice Board". Retrieved 12 July 2010.
  4. "U2 gigs". Retrieved 12 July 2010.
  5. "Poster of gig 28 July 1979". 9 April 2009. Retrieved 12 July 2010.
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