Electric Light Orchestra released "Don't Bring Me Down" with a disco edge and a first for the band that had one of their most ...

ELO's version was originally included on 1973's ELO II, and, as with that original recording, included an opening reference to Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. The performance followed a lengthy video ...

What makes music sad and happy, via Electric Light Orchestra's Jeff Lynne, who seemingly make happy music, talking about the saddest song he'd ever written.

Thursday, June 5, 1975. Following an overwhelming vote in favour at the referendum, Prime Minister Harold Wilson takes Britain into the European Economic Community, aka the Common Market. Goodbye fish ...

The name might be a pun on the “light orchestra” used in the band’s music, but they were anything but “lite rock.” Sure, there were tender ballads like “Telephone Line” and “Steppin’ Out,” but when ...

Electric Light Orchestra's Richard Tandy has passed away at 76. ELO leader Jeff Lynne announced the news on social media, writing: "He was a remarkable musician & friend and I’ll cherish the lifetime ...

It’s understandable that people focus on the strange magic (pun intended) that was created by the Electric Light Orchestra’s melding of rock and classical textures. But don’t overlook for a second the ...

The group is going on a 31-show, North American farewell tour. Known for hits including "Xanadu" and "Mr. Blue Sky," ELO has sold more than 50 million albums since the band formed in the 1970s.

When Electric Light Orchestra made their Madison Square Garden debut on Feb. 11, 1977, they were near the zenith of their popularity due to a string of hits over the previous couple of years that ...

Richard Tandy, who played keyboards for Electric Light Orchestra on all of its records since 1972 including the Top 10 hits “Evil Woman,” “Telephone Line” and “Don’t Bring Me Down,” died Wednesday. He ...

Electric Light Orchestra stood out from their rock and roll peers in the 70s and 80s thanks to Jeff Lynne’s willingness to include classical vibes even into their hardest-rocking songs. Lynne’s ...

Jeff Lynne’s ELO–formerly known as just Electric Light Orchestra–has announced a new tour. Fans of the band, both die-hard and casual, will want to make sure to catch this run of shows, as they have ...