Music Career
At age 12, Elliot purchased a guitar for Ott and they founded S.A.G. (whom later came to be known as Crimpshrine) in 1982 with Ott on guitar/vocals, Elliot playing drums and Michaels on bass. Jesse Michaels left Crimpshrine in 1983 and was replaced by Pete Rypins. Since making his recording debut with Crimpshrine at the age of 17, he has released 27 albums and 7-inches under various names and groups. His most noteworthy groups included Crimpshrine and Fifteen, Phallucide, Phone Bill, The Tescoflex 7. As of the year 2000, Ott has been unwilling to endure a tour. However, he has toured and performed as a solo artist since then, albeit rarely and for limited durations. He is married and has two children and one granddaughter.
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