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 ...

The name might be a pun on the “light orchestra” used in the band’s music, but they were anything but “lite rock.” Sure, there were tender ballads like “Telephone Line” and “Steppin’ Out,” but when ...

Electric Light Orchestra managed to walk the fine line of satisfying rock audiences while incorporating plentiful classical music elements into the proceedings. Not only did they achieve that ...

Given the breathtaking melodies and arrangements propelling Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday night, it’s a wonder that the venue’s stage and shell didn’t blast off ...

Since my early days as a li’l shaver, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) has been one of my favorite groups. Combining harmonies and hooks that would melt Frosty the Snowman’s heart together with jaunty, ...

Electric Light Orchestra‘s early U.K. singles and B sides will be compiled for a new box set. Electric Light Orchestra – The U.K. Singles Volume One: 1972-1978 will be released via Legacy Recordings ...

Just over half a century ago, English band Electric Light Orchestra formed in Birmingham, England. Their fusion of pop music and classical arrangements blew audiences away, and they went on to sell ...

Jeff Lynne is saying goodbye to the road with his brand of the Electric Light Orchestra, only a decade after relaunching and just a handful of years after returning to the States. Lynne’s ELO will ...

When a band launches a tour titled “Over and Out,” is it a promise or a threat? For an ELO fan, either way, you’d feel compelled not to miss it. And the audience for Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light ...

CLICK HERE if you are having trouble viewing these photos on a mobile device. Picking the 10 best Electric Light Orchestra songs is not an easy task. For one thing, there’s something like 27 songs ...

Nine months after Electric Light Orchestra staged their triumphant return at the Grammys with a mini-medley featuring Ed Sheeran, Jeff Lynne‘s ELO will release Alone in the Universe, the group’s first ...