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 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 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
How Electric Light Orchestra Slimmed Down, Then Went Disco on ‘Discovery’How Electric Light Orchestra Slimmed Down, Then Went Disco on ‘Discovery’Jeff Lynne had reached the end of a creative road with the out-sized construction – and success – of 1977's 'Out of the Blue.'Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Jeff Lynne’s ELO Pick Dhani Harrison as Summer Tour OpenerJeff Lynne’s ELO Pick Dhani Harrison as Summer Tour OpenerGeorge Harrison's son will serve as the opening act for all dates on band's summer North American tour. Dave LiftonDave Lifton