Electric Light Orchestra
The Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1970, by songwriters/multi-instrumentalists Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood with drummer Bev Bevan. Their music is characterised by a fusion of Beatlesque pop, classical arrangements, and futuristic iconography. After Wood’s departure in 1972, Lynne became the band’s leader, arranging and producing every album while writing virtually all of their original material. For their initial tenure, Lynne, Bevan and keyboardist Richard Tandy were the group’s only consistent members.
ELO was formed out of Lynne’s and Wood’s desire to create modern rock and pop songs with classical overtones. It derived as an offshoot of Wood’s previous band, the Move, of which Lynne and Bevan were also members. During the 1970s and 1980s, ELO released a string of top 10 albums and singles, including two LPs that reached the top of British charts: the disco-inspired Discovery (1979) and the science-fiction-themed concept album Time (1981). In 1986, Lynne lost interest in the band and ceased its operation. Bevan responded by forming his own band, ELO Part II, which later became the Orchestra. With the exception of a short-lived reunion in 2000–01, ELO remained largely inactive for the next three decades. In 2014, Lynne re-formed the band again with Tandy as Jeff Lynne’s ELO, where he resumed concert touring and new recordings under the moniker.
Discography
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Alone in the Universe
(2015)
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Mr. Blue Sky: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra
(2012)
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Zoom
(2001)
Tracks recently played on Siren Radio
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Hold On Tight
From Time
Videos
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Electric Light Orchestra – Don’t Bring Me Down
- ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA (ELO) – OUT OF THE BLUE FULL ALBUM
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1. Electric Light Orchestra – Mr. Blue Sky
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Electric Light Orchestra – Mr. Blue Sky
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Electric Light Orchestra – Last Train to London
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Electric Light Orchestra – Livin’ Thing
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Electric Light Orchestra – Telephone Line (Audio)
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Electric Light Orchestra – Sweet Talkin’ Woman (Audio)
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Listen Again
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The 80’s Show (9th March)
The 80’s Show
The hits from the decade that was the 1980’s with Terry Dooley.
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Throwback Friday (8th March)
Throwback Friday
The throwbacks from across the decades. Presented by George Dear
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