Experience Unlimited (or simply E.U.) is a Washington, D.C.-based go-go band that enjoyed its height of popularity in the 1980s and early 1990s. Fronted by lead singer/bassist Gregory “Sugarbear” Elliott, the group has had a fluctuating membership over the years, but they have maintained a fairly loyal following.
Experience Unlimited further injected DC gogo into the public consciousness with the release of Beck’s “Where It’s At”, a mid 90’s alt-radio staple. The intro break from “Knock Him Out Sugar Ray” was sampled by The Dust Brothers, while Beck declares “That was a good drum break”.
Experience Unlimited experienced a resurgence in the mid to late 1990s, by partnering with the jazz, gospel, pop and gospel session singer, Maiesha Rashad, while performing under the name Maiesha and The Hip Huggers featuring E.U.
Maiesha and The Hip Huggers have headlined events and concert venues such as B.B. King’s Blues Club and Grill, DAR Constitution Hall, Black Family Reunion and D.C.’s Stone Soul Picnic and Unifest.
BAND MEMBERS:
- Gregory “Sugar Bear” Elliott
- Ivan Goff
- JuJu House
- Derrick Curry
- Tony Cothran
- Keonna
- Marco
- Bernie
Dateline: Washington, D.C. 