ELO Part II is a musical group formed in 1991 in the issue of breakup of the band Electric Light Orchestra. In 1988 Bev Bevan, the ELO drummer, suggested Jeff Lynne recording a new ELO album. Lynne refused and so Bev Bevan decided to continue the musical creative work of the band without him. Jeff [...]
Richard Tandy (born on the 26th of March, England, Birmingham) is an English musician. During his rich musical career, Richard Tandy played such instruments as piano, guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, organ and bass. He is also famous as the keyboard player in Electric Light Orchestra. If one is to judge by the highest standards, Richard Tandy [...]
The Beatles is the most famous and influential rock-band that introduced great innovations into the world of music. The band synthesized the best of the early rock’n’roll, by creating an original and impressive style on its basis. Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr are one of the most expressive rock-vocalists and original [...]
The history of the legendary band ELO begins in the late 1960’s. At that time Roy Wood arrived at the notion to form a band where such musical instruments as cellos, violins, horns would be played. All these innovations could give the music a classical sound. Jeff Lynne was fascinated by the suggested idea as [...]
The members of the English band The Move created The Electric Light Orchestra. They strived to attach great importance to the sounding of their music. Their decision was to include traditional instruments while performing. The name of band is explained by the fact that the musicians combined electric rock instruments with orchestral instruments. The first [...]
The Classic Progressive Rock which enjoys wide popularity can be subdivided into several sub-genres. One of these genres is Symphonic Rock being the largest and the most well-known one. Musicians came to the idea to combine progressive rock with classical music traditions. In order to create a more powerful impression on the audience the artists [...]
The album Discovery was released in the United Kingdom in May, 1979. Many of the tracks were written by Jeff Lynne. The back cover of the album Discovery depicts the image of a man dressed in middle eastern clothes. The personage has a turban on and he holds a big sword. The album was a [...]
“Mr. Blue Sky” is one of the most famous songs composed and performed by the ELO. The history of its appearance and composing arouses great interest. The track was written in Switzerland by Jeff Lynne. During the Lynne’s stay in this country where he hoped to find inspiration for his double album the weather left [...]
Year of Recording Albums List of Included Songs 1971 Electric Light Orchestra 1. “10538 Overture” “10538 Overture 2. “Look at Me Now” 3. “Nellie Takes Her Bow” 4. “The Battle of Marston Moor (July 2nd 1644)” 5. “First Movement (Jumping Biz)” 6. “Mr. Radio” 7. “Manhattan Rumble (49th Street Massacre)” 8. “Queen of the Hours” [...]
The band ELO enjoyed wide popularity thanks to its melodious and beautiful songs. Their style of performing combined the use of stringed and keyboard instruments and unusual method of sounding. The initial membership of ELO was represented by such musicians as: Jeff Lynne (singing, guitar, keyboard instruments), Ben Bevan (percussion instruments), Richard Tandy (bass), Bill [...]