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 [...]
“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 [...]
One can not imagine one of the most famous bands Electric Light Orchestra without its leader Jeffrey Lynne. Jeff Lynne (born 30 December, 1947, Birmingham) and his band ELO are inalienable from one another. By the way Lynne combines also the talents of singer, songwriter, arranger, guitarist and record producer. It is a famous fact [...]
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 [...]