Elder
Visionary American heavy psych and progressive stoner band led by Nick DiSalvo, whose epic suites on Lore, Reflections of a Floating World, and Innate Passage pushed stoner rock into majestic new realms.
👥 Personnel & Lineage (4)
Tap any band to hopNick DiSalvo
Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Jack Donovan
Bass
Michael Risberg
Guitar, Keyboards
Georg Edert
Drums
⏳ Past Members (1)
Matt Couto
Drums
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of Elder
Elder emerged out of Boston, Massachusetts, United States starting in 2006, contributing distinctive energy to the Stoner Rock and Progressive Rock landscape. Anchored by personnel including Nick DiSalvo, Jack Donovan, Michael Risberg, Georg Edert, Their recorded output is documented across catalog releases on Stickman Records and Armageddon Shop, acting as a tangible historical bridge in the independent music ecosystem.
Archival Entry Points & Significance
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