The 1989 band Jeff Lynne wishes he could delete from history: “They are just rubbish”
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Electric Light Orchestra
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Electric Light Orchestra are an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1970 by Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood and Bev Bevan. Conceived as a group that would blend rock music with classical instrumentation, the band became one of the most commercially successful and innovative acts of the 1970s and 1980s. Under Jeff Lynne’s leadership, Electric Light Orchestra produced a string of international hits characterised by lush orchestral arrangements, Beatles-inspired melodies and elaborate studio production.
Landmark albums including ‘A New World Record’, ‘Out of the Blue’ and ‘Discovery’ established the band as global superstars. Despite periods of inactivity, Electric Light Orchestra returned in the 21st century under Jeff Lynne’s leadership, continuing to perform and record while maintaining their reputation as one of Britain’s most influential rock bands.
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The ELO frontman has worked very closely with The Beatles over the years.
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Not one of his favourites.
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The perfection nothing can compare to.
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The Beach Boys and ELO combined.
The 1977 song Jeff Lynne will always regret singing: “It’s not any good”
Well outside of his standards.
The 1975 Electric Light Orchestra song Jeff Lynne wrote in “a matter of minutes”
A prevailing pop-rock classic.
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Electric Light Orchestra are an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1970, best known for blending rock music with orchestral arrangements on hits including 'Mr Blue Sky', 'Livin' Thing' and 'Don't Bring Me Down'.
Electric Light Orchestra was founded by Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood and Bev Bevan in 1970 following their time together in The Move.
'Mr Blue Sky' is widely regarded as Electric Light Orchestra's signature song, alongside classics such as 'Livin' Thing', 'Evil Woman', 'Telephone Line' and 'Don't Bring Me Down'.