35 Years Ago: Electric Light Orchestra Blow Apart on ‘Balance of Power’35 Years Ago: Electric Light Orchestra Blow Apart on ‘Balance of Power’The dark and downbeat album proved to be perfectly named.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Louis Clark, ELO Arranger and Conductor, Reportedly Dies at 73Louis Clark, ELO Arranger and Conductor, Reportedly Dies at 73Musician, who had been "ill for many months," worked on classic LPs like 'Eldorado,' 'Face the Music' and 'Out of the Blue.'Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
40 Years Ago: ‘Xanadu’ Brings Down the Electric Light Orchestra40 Years Ago: ‘Xanadu’ Brings Down the Electric Light OrchestraThere were several hit songs, but the band's profile among rock listeners was changed forever.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Jeff Lynne Recalls Visiting the Beatles at Abbey RoadJeff Lynne Recalls Visiting the Beatles at Abbey RoadELO leader was a fan long before he collaborated with surviving members.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Jeff Lynne Has 2,000 Cassettes of Unheard ELO Music But No PlayerJeff Lynne Has 2,000 Cassettes of Unheard ELO Music But No PlayerHe wonders if oldest recordings contain material he might love.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Jeff Lynne Doesn’t Know How He Ended Up Touring AgainJeff Lynne Doesn’t Know How He Ended Up Touring AgainELO leader says he’s been surprised to find himself enjoying being on the road.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Watch ELO’s New ‘Time of Our Life’ VideoWatch ELO’s New ‘Time of Our Life’ VideoTrack taken from Jeff Lynne’s upcoming album ‘From Out of Nowhere.’Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Did Jeff Lynne Add 'Bruce' to ELO's 'Don't Bring Me Down'?Why Did Jeff Lynne Add 'Bruce' to ELO's 'Don't Bring Me Down'?Actually, there was no Bruce. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
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
Former ELO Cellist Hugh McDowell Dead at 65Former ELO Cellist Hugh McDowell Dead at 65Classic lineup member, who also worked with Wizzard and Asia, dies after long illness.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
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