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 [...]
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 [...]