20 Years Ago: Jeff Lynne Relaunches ELO With Underrated 'Zoom'20 Years Ago: Jeff Lynne Relaunches ELO With Underrated 'Zoom'This lean, tune-focused LP was the one he should have put out as the group stalled at the turn of the '80s.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Why Electric Light Orchestra Blew Apart on 'Balance of Power'Why Electric Light Orchestra Blew 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
40 Years Ago: 'Xanadu' Brings Down the Electric Light Orchestra40 Years Ago: 'Xanadu' Brings Down the Electric Light OrchestraThere were several hit songs, but the band's profile among rock listeners was changed forever.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Jeff Lynne Recalls Visiting the Beatles at Abbey RoadJeff Lynne Recalls Visiting the Beatles at Abbey RoadELO leader was a fan long before he collaborated with surviving members.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
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 Doesn’t Know How He Ended Up Touring AgainJeff Lynne Doesn’t Know How He Ended Up Touring AgainELO leader says he’s been surprised to find himself enjoying being on the road.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Watch ELO’s New ‘Time of Our Life’ VideoWatch ELO’s New ‘Time of Our Life’ VideoTrack taken from Jeff Lynne’s upcoming album ‘From Out of Nowhere.’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 ELO's 'Don't Bring Me Down'?Why Did Jeff Lynne Add 'Bruce' to ELO's 'Don't Bring Me Down'?Actually, there was no Bruce. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso