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
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’s ELO Announce New Album, ‘From Out of Nowhere’Jeff Lynne’s ELO Announce New Album, ‘From Out of Nowhere’Listen to title track from LP that arrives in November.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Did Jeff Lynne Add ‘Bruce’ to Electric Light Orchestra’s ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’?Why Did Jeff Lynne Add ‘Bruce’ to Electric Light Orchestra’s ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’?Actually, there was no Bruce. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
45 Years Ago: Electric Light Orchestra Slims Down Then Goes Disco on ‘Discovery’45 Years Ago: Electric Light Orchestra Slims Down Then Goes Disco on ‘Discovery’Jeff Lynne had reached the end of a creative road with the out-sized construction – and success – of '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
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