Elaine Bradley
| Elaine Bradley | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Elaine Doty |
| Born | October 19, 1984 |
| Origin | Logan, Utah |
| Genres | Pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Drums, percussion, vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Island, Mercury |
| Associated acts | Neon Trees |
| Website | www.fameisdead.com |
Elaine Bradley (born October 19, 1984) is an American musician and songwriter, and the drummer for the American rock band Neon Trees.
Early life
Elaine Doty, the youngest of seven children, was born October 19, 1984 to Robert and Carolyn Doty.[1] She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and volunteered full-time as a missionary in Frankfurt, Germany for eighteen months. She later earned a B.S. in Public Health and a minor in German from Brigham Young University.[1]
Career
Neon Trees formed in 2005 and Elaine Bradley joined in 2006.[2] Neon Trees gained nationwide exposure in 2008 when their premier single "Animal" topped the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, later winning a Billboard Music Award for Top Alternative Song (2011). They have since released three albums, earned two RIAA double-platinum singles, and toured extensively with rock groups including Thirty Seconds to Mars,[3] Angels & Airwaves,[4] My Chemical Romance,[3] Duran Duran,[5] The Offspring,[6] and Maroon 5.[7]
Equipment
Bradley currently plays maple Sonor Custom Delite drums, a maple Craviotto snare, Zildjian cymbals, DW hardware, and Remo drum heads (except for the bass head, which is Aquarian). She uses Vic Firth 3As, but has been known to enjoy a 5A from time to time.[8][9]
Personal life
Elaine married Sebastian Bradley, a dual German/American citizen, in January 2011 in the Draper Utah Temple.[1] They have four children.[10] She and her family are featured on one of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints websites in a promotional video.[11]
Discography
References
- 1 2 3 Hastings, Krisanne (February 9, 2011). "Marching to her own drum". The Mormon Women Project. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ↑ Gutierrez, Joanna (July 22, 2012). "Exclusive Interview with Elaine Bradley of Neon Trees!". Tom Tom Magazine. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- 1 2 Schoonmaker, Vaughn (May 24, 2011). "Neon Trees Step into The Limelight on My Chemical Romance Tour". MTV News. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ↑ http://www.alterthepress.com/2010/11/neon-trees-to-support-angels-and.html
- ↑ http://www.cinemablend.com/pop/Duran-Duran-Go-Fall-Tour-With-Neon-Trees-34022.html
- ↑ http://www.punknews.org/article/48700/tours-the-offspring-neon-trees-dead-sara
- ↑ http://www.fuse.tv/2012/10/maroon-5-neon-trees-owl-city-announce-2013-tour-together
- ↑ http://www.moderndrummer.com/site/2010/07/elaine-bradley/#.Uz8Zma1dXIY
- ↑ http://zildjian.com/Artists/B/Elaine-Bradley
- ↑ http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/neon-trees-drummer-elaine-bradley-welcomes-son-bryce-alden-201218
- ↑ http://www.mormon.org/elaine?CID=613346
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