The Elvin Bishop Group is an American blues and rock band formed in 1968, led by singer, guitarist, and songwriter Elvin Bishop. Known for their southern blues sound with elements of rock, they gained prominence in the 1970s with hits like "Fooled Around and Fell in Love." Bishop's distinctive slide guitar style and his use of humor in songwriting have set the band apart. Their influence extends to the realms of blues and rock, contributing to the hybrid genre known as Southern rock.