Electric Light Orchestra began with the premise of following through on what the Beatles had accomplished bringing classical arrangements to a rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic while seeing how much further ...

When Electric Light Orchestra's self-titled debut arrived in December 1971, the band's core trio of Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood and drummer Bev Bevan were still in the Move. ELO would far surpass their ...

ELO's version was originally included on 1973's ELO II, and, as with that original recording, included an opening reference to Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. The performance followed a lengthy video ...

It looks like Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra will soon be no more. The beloved classic rock band, which was formed in 1970, will embark on a final North American tour this summer/fall. The Over ...

Electric Light Orchestra frontman Jeff Lynne canceled what was thought to be his final show due to a “systemic infection.” The “Mr. Blue Sky” singer, 77, and his band Jeff Lynne’s ELO — a reformed ...

Richard Tandy, who played keyboards for Electric Light Orchestra on all of its records since 1972 including the Top 10 hits “Evil Woman,” “Telephone Line” and “Don’t Bring Me Down,” died Wednesday. He ...

Rock `n` roll may not be dead, but it`s certainly running scarce on ideas. Witness the spate of new sequel bands: Lynyrd Skynyrd `91, B.A.D. II and the goofiest of them all, Electric Light Orchestra ...

Electric Light Orchestra, or more popularly known as ELO, were formed in Birmingham England in 1970 when Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood, members of The Move, had the vision to start a new project that would ...

Given the breathtaking melodies and arrangements propelling Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday night, it’s a wonder that the venue’s stage and shell didn’t blast off ...

Jeff Lynne performs during the Jeff Lynne's ELO "The Over and Out Tour" at TD Garden in Boston, MA - September 23 Electric Light Orchestra frontman Jeff Lynne canceled what was thought to be his final ...