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Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 6 reviews

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2012 documentary Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne and ELO highlighted the career of of Electric Light Orchestra, a staple of '70s radio renowned for their powerful symphonic rock sound . Former Beatle Paul McCartney was on hand to give his praise for both the band and the genius songwriter-producer-performer behind them. The band's live concerts were always massive spectacles. Theatrics reached their peak during the 1980-1981 Time tour, when ticket buyers were treated to a bigger-than-life band logo designed to look like a spaceship, which then opened to reveal the band on stage. ELO was among the first musical acts to use lasers in a live concert performance.

The band began in 1970 as the brainchild of Lynne and then-collaborator Roy Wood, who conceived the project as a rock band that incorporated symphonic instruments. After Wood departed, Lynne took over, eventually leading the band to stellar global success, with five consecutive Top Ten albums: Face the Music, A New World Record, Out of the Blue, Discovery, and Xanadu. The soulful single "Telephone Line" reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100; and the rockin' "Don't Bring Me Down" reached number four in 1979. ELO disbanded in 1986. Then in 2001, after a hiatus from his solo work as well as the live scene, Lynne released a brand-new ELO album, Zoom. He followed up the release with a mini-tour, showcasing the single "Surrender," as well as "Just for Love," a song that fits right into the ELO style of yesteryear. Classics such as "Livin' Thing" and "Evil Woman" have been dominating the airwaves for three decades now, and ELO is permanently part of the soundtrack that defined an era. The 1977 single "Mr. Blue Sky," from the epic Out of the Blue, can be heard on several movie soundtracks, as well as TV commercials. ELO is the perfect vehicle for Lynne's masterful songwriting and production. Marked by solid, catchy hooks backed by his trademark crystal clear production, it's the same style that helped him produce many contemporaries of the 1970s era.

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Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 6 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    ELO was World Series of Rock HEADLINER

    by Rock Hall Charter Member on 3/19/24

    I attended the July 15, 1978 World Series of Rock Concert in Cleveland Stadium, where ELO was the headliner, with Journey and Foreigner, as well as a more local band Trickster, as OPENING ACTS. Took all day & night, for all the bands to get on and off stage, in front of the huge UFO-looking stage cover that rose up as ELO started playing, complete with a laser show. In 1978, that was uncommon. EPIC concert. And yes, I still got the T-Shirt. Can't wait to see them in 2024!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    GOOD THAN BETTER NOW

    by jose52 on 3/1/17LONG BEACH ARENA - LONG BEACH

    SAW THEM WHEN I WAS 22 YEAR OLD AT LONG BEACH ARENA IN CA..WHAT A DIFFERENCE JEFF LYNNE HAS BROUGHT ELO. BETTER TODAY THEN BACK IN THE 70S.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    iOle ELO!

    by glmesq on 11/24/15Irving Plaza - New York

    Incredible show -- well worth the 38 year wait. Hit after hit after hit and all of it sounded perfect.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Hold on tight to your dreams...

    by HoraceWimp on 11/23/15Irving Plaza - New York

    Lucky to get tickets for this unbelievable show... Jeff Lynne's ELO playing for 1000 fans!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Once in a lifetime scene

    by muddydog on 11/23/15Irving Plaza - New York

    Seeing Jeff Lynne at an intimate setting like Irving Plaza before he embarked on an arena tour was a dream come true. Managed to coerce my 14 year old daughter to go with me and seeing her enjoy it was really great( don't tell her friends) the amazing part was I actually got the tickets on-line for face value. What would have made it perfect is if he had played Do-ya and Eldorado.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Jeff Lynne's Elo

    by Dandu0382 on 11/23/15Irving Plaza - New York

    Great show wow!!!! It's been too long. Hope he doesn't wait another 20 years. Glad I got a chance to experience it.