How Electric Light Orchestra Slimmed Down, Then Went Disco on ‘Discovery’How Electric Light Orchestra Slimmed Down, Then Went Disco on ‘Discovery’Jeff Lynne had reached the end of a creative road with the out-sized construction – and success – of 1977's 'Out of the Blue.'Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Jeff Lynne’s ELO Pick Dhani Harrison as Summer Tour OpenerJeff Lynne’s ELO Pick Dhani Harrison as Summer Tour OpenerGeorge Harrison's son will serve as the opening act for all dates on band's summer North American tour. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Jeff Lynne Wrote ELO’s First Hit to Prove a Point to His DadJeff Lynne Wrote ELO’s First Hit to Prove a Point to His DadBand leader recalls criticism that led to the creation of “Can’t Get It Out of My Head.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Jeff Lynne’s ELO Announce Summer 2019 North American TourJeff Lynne’s ELO Announce Summer 2019 North American TourFollowing the success of its 10-date trek in August, the band will return to North America next summer.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How ELO’s ‘Livin’ Thing’ Got Into ‘Boogie Nights’How ELO’s ‘Livin’ Thing’ Got Into ‘Boogie Nights’Jeff Lynne, who doesn't like sex and violence in movies, had to be convinced to allow his band's song to be used at the end of classic movie.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Jeff Lynne Became the Maestro on ‘ELO 2’When Jeff Lynne Became the Maestro on ‘ELO 2’At this point, his partnership with Electric Light Orchestra co-founder Roy Wood had fallen apart. Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
Why ELO’s ‘Out of the Blue’ Marked a Turning PointWhy ELO’s ‘Out of the Blue’ Marked a Turning PointEverything got more expansive – the songs, the concept, the shows and the issues.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Why Roy Wood Really Left the Electric Light OrchestraWhy Roy Wood Really Left the Electric Light OrchestraYou couldn’t have two equally creative and talented and focused people in one little band, could you?Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Electric Light Orchestra Merged Rock and Cellos on Ambitious DebutHow Electric Light Orchestra Merged Rock and Cellos on Ambitious DebutThis was originally intended as a side project, so members of the Move could explore a new sound.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
How ELO Finally Broke Through With ‘New World Record’How ELO Finally Broke Through With ‘New World Record’They'd been building toward this for some time. But first, there was some housecleaning to do.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso