35 Years Ago: Electric Light Orchestra Blow Apart on ‘Balance of Power’35 Years Ago: Electric Light Orchestra Blow Apart on ‘Balance of Power’The dark and downbeat album proved to be perfectly named.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
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 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 Electric Light Orchestra’s ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’?Why Did Jeff Lynne Add ‘Bruce’ to Electric Light Orchestra’s ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’?Actually, there was no Bruce. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Former ELO Cellist Hugh McDowell Dead at 65Former ELO Cellist Hugh McDowell Dead at 65Classic lineup member, who also worked with Wizzard and Asia, dies after long illness.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How ELO’s ‘Livin’ Thing’ Got Into ‘Boogie Nights’How ELO’s ‘Livin’ Thing’ Got Into ‘Boogie Nights’Jeff Lynne, who doesn't like sex and violence in movies, had to be convinced to allow his band's song to be used at the end of classic movie.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Jeff Lynne’s ELO Announce 10-City North American TourJeff Lynne’s ELO Announce 10-City North American TourFor the first time in more than 30 years, Jeff Lynne's ELO will go on a U.S. tour.Debra FilcmanDebra Filcman
R+R Hall of Fame GalleryR+R Hall of Fame GalleryWe've got great photos of Yes, Electric Light Orchestra, Joan Baez and Journey being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of FameUltimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff