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 ...

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Electric Light Orchestra delivered one of the finest catalogs of the classic rock era. Those include some incredible album-closing songs.

Electric Light Orchestra frontman Jeff Lynne has announced the band’s final live show, scheduled for July 13, 2025, at London’s BST Hyde Park. “My return to touring began at Hyde Park in 2014. It ...

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 ...

The 77-year-old said in a statement that he was "heartbroken" by the cancellation, but "must focus on his health and rehabilitation at this time.” ...

A New World Record is ELO’s sixth studio album and a shoo-in for any list of essential ELO albums. It’s one of their most financially successful albums, but it didn’t just appeal to the mainstream ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Back in 2019, when Jeff Lynne released his last Electric Light Orchestra album, “From Out of Nowhere,” he saw an end in sight. “I think I have one great, last tour in me, go out and ...

Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting November 11th, 1997 - Buy Electric Light Orchestra Part II: Access All Areas DVD ...