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Birmingham, United Kingdom · 1970–1986, 2000–2001, 2014–present

Electric Light Orchestra

The music of Electric Light Orchestra, known as ELO, is distinguished by a particular fusion of rock and pop with classical arrangements, all wrapped in a futuristic aesthetic. This band, formed in Birmingham, England, in 1970, arose from the desire of Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood to create modern rock songs that incorporated electric instruments with classical influences. They were joined by drummer Bev Bevan. The group's name is a pun that alludes both to electric light and to "light orchestral music," a popular style on British radio, such as the Light Programme show of

Classic rock Progressive rock Rock art rock crossover prog 1970s

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Turn to Stone

Out of the Blue · 1977

3:42 02

It’s Over

Out of the Blue · 1977

4:08 03

Sweet Talkin’ Woman

Out of the Blue · 1977

3:48 04

Across the Border

Out of the Blue · 1977

3:52 05

Night in the City

Out of the Blue · 1977

4:02 06

Starlight

Out of the Blue · 1977

4:30 07

Jungle

Out of the Blue · 1977

3:51 08

Believe Me Now

Out of the Blue · 1977

1:21 09

Steppin’ Out

Out of the Blue · 1977

4:38 10

Standin’ in the Rain

Out of the Blue · 1977

4:20

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Out of the Blue

17 song|s · Rock clásico

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Details

Born: 1 Jan 1970
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Genre: Classic rock

Members

drums · 2014–present: Donavan Hepburn
vocals · 2014–present: Iain Hornal
founder · 2014–present: Jeff Lynne
backing vocals · 2014–present: Lee Pomeroy
piano · 2014–present: Marcus Byrne
backing vocals · 2014–present: Melanie Lewis-McDonald
backing vocals · 2014–present: Mike Stevens
backing vocals · 2014–present: Milton McDonald
cello · 2016–present: Amy Langley
cello · 2016–present: Jess Cox
violin · 2016–present: Rosie Langley
backing vocals · 2017–present: Jo Webb
keyboards · 2017–present: Steve Turner
founder · 1970–1986: Jeff Lynne
keyboards · 1972–1986: Richard Tandy
drums, founder · 1970–1983: Bev Bevan
keyboards · 2014–2024: Richard Tandy
backing vocals, bass, vocals · 1974–1983: Kelly Groucutt
· 1974–1981: Louis Clark
cello · 1973–1979: Hugh McDowell
violin · 1973–1979: Mik Kaminski
violin · 1981–1986: Mik Kaminski
· 1975–1979: Melvyn Gale
cello · 1972–1975: Mike Edwards
· 1983–1986: Louis Clark
keyboards · 2014–2017: Bernie Smith
founder · 1970–1972: Roy Wood
cello · 1971–1972: Andy Craig
· 1971–1972: Bill Hunt
cello · 1972–1973: Colin Walker
violin · 1972–1973: Wilfred Gibson
bass · 1973–1974: Michael d’Albuquerque
acoustic guitar, backing vocals, synthesizer · 1981–1982: Dave Morgan
drums, founder · 1985–1986: Bev Bevan
backing vocals, drums · 2000–2001: Gregg Bissonette
founder · 2000–2001: Jeff Lynne
keyboards · 2000–2001: Richard Tandy
violin · 2013–2014: Chereene Allen
backing vocals · 2013–2014: Mick Wilson
violin · 1971–1971: Steve Woolam
cello · 1972–1972: Hugh McDowell
acoustic guitar · 1986–1986: Dave Morgan
· 1986–1986: Martin Smith
· 2001–2001: Marc Mann
· 2001–2001: Matt Bissonette
cello · 2001–2001: Peggy Baldwin
backing vocals · 2001–2001: Rosie Vela
cello · 2001–2001: Sarah O’Brien
backing vocals · 2014–2014: Marc Mann

Influences

The Beatles

The Kinks

The Who

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