Bill Elliott

Bill Elliott
Origin	Cleveland / Mentor area, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Musician • Guitarist
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	Late 1970s–1980s (with The Wild Giraffes) • subsequent projects
Associated acts	The Wild Giraffes • Chronics

Bill Elliott is an American guitarist originally from northeast Ohio, known for his work in the Cleveland-area rock scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He became part of the lineup of the influential local band The Wild Giraffes during their classic period, and has been involved in other regional projects, including Chronics.

Career

Bill Elliott joined The Wild Giraffes (based in Mentor/Cleveland) replacing earlier guitarist Mike Terrell. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} His tenure with The Wild Giraffes included the period around their LP release *Right Now* (1981) and live shows regionally across northeast Ohio. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} After The Wild Giraffes disbanded around 1983-84 in their original form, Elliott continued performing and collaborating in the Ohio rock circuit (including time with Chronics) though detailed records are sparse.

Projects

• The Wild Giraffes – Cleveland/Mentor (mid-1970s to early 1980s)
• Chronics

Discography

• With The Wild Giraffes: LP ‘‘Right Now’’ (1981) – Elliott is credited as guitarist after Mike Terrell’s departure. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Various Wild Giraffes singles (1977-1981) where Elliott replaced earlier guitar parts. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• (If available: list Chronics releases, guest appearances, individual sessions – to be added.)

External Links

• Discogs – The Wild Giraffes (includes Bill Elliott listing)
• “BAND OF THE MONTH – The Wild Giraffes” article (NE Ohio scene)

References

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