Electric Light Orchestra

Actually, there was no Bruce.

Jeff Lynne had reached the end of a creative road with the out-sized construction – and success – of 1977's 'Out of the Blue.'

George Harrison's son will serve as the opening act for all dates on band's summer North American tour.

Band leader recalls criticism that led to the creation of “Can’t Get It Out of My Head.”

Following the success of its 10-date trek in August, the band will return to North America next summer.

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.

At this point, his partnership with Electric Light Orchestra co-founder Roy Wood had fallen apart.

Everything got more expansive – the songs, the concept, the shows and the issues.

You couldn’t have two equally creative and talented and focused people in one little band, could you?

This was originally intended as a side project, so members of the Move could explore a new sound.