Elizabeth Elmore (born April 30, 1976) is an American singer-songwriter and lawyer who has worked with the rock bands The Reputation and Sarge.

Career and education

Elmore formed Sarge in the

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area in 1996, and the band broke up in 1999. The ''

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'' wrote that Elmore "was in total command" of performing with Sarge. The ''

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'' wrote that her song-writing helped keep Sarge "a cut above the usual indie offerings." Elmore had a short solo stint, during which she recorded a self-titled split EP with

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of Braid featuring her song "You Blink." In 2001, Elmore would form The Reputation, a band she played with until 2006. In 2002, The Reputation released a self-titled album. Elmore is also a lawyer, having received a J.D. degree from

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. She enrolled in law school around 1999, which is one of the reasons Sarge disbanded. Elmore was admitted to the Illinois Bar around 2004.

Discography

Elmore has been featured on a number of albums, singles, and compilations.

Solo release

* Bob Nanna/Elizabeth Elmore EP (CD/7") –

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– 2001

Compilations

* '' Christmas Singles'' (CD) –

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– 2000 (featuring a solo version of " White Christmas")

Selected guest vocals

*Very Secretary – ''Best Possible Souvenir'' on the song "Composure." * The City on Film – ''The My Pal God Holiday Album'' on the song "

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." *

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– ''

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'' on the song "Chillout Tent." * Hushdrops – '' Volume One'' on the songs "Emily", "It's Alright" and "Here She Comes." * The Red Hot Valentines – ''Red Hot Valentines/Retro Morning'' on the song "Better Than Last Time."

References

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