Electric Light Orchestra

[OnLineGenie]

History lesson: in the 1960s there was a group called The Move. Their leader Roy Wood had a vision of popular instruments and classical instruments being used in the same music. He disbanded The Move and formed The Electric Light Orchestra, which included violins and cellos.

Roy Wood left to form Wizzard (whose song "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day" blasts out of our radios every day from 1st August to 24th December) and Jeff Lynne took over ELO.

If you've never heard any ELO, have a listen to "Oh Mr Postman" on B*Witched's first album and imagine a male lead singer - that's what ELO sound like!

Jeff Lynne left to become a producer and Bev Bevan, the drummer, formed a new group called ELO Part 2. Bev Bevan retired and the rest of the group decided to carry on, but they aren't allowed to use the name ELO, so they're called "The Orchestra".

I saw them two weeks ago and they were very good. No support act - they were on stage for well over two hours with a 20 minute break. They put Kelly Clarkson to shame with her 1 hr 15 minute set!

The programme cost £7.00 and actually has interviews with group members in it. I still think £7 is too much for a concert programme, but at least this one's informative. The tee shirt I bought to wear in the gym cost £15.00. Considerably better value. Next time they tour I'll be there.

I left the theatre worried about the following Saturday when I was going to see The Beach Boys. The Orchestra were so good I thought they were a tough act to follow. New thread coming for The Beach Boys.

[flyboy]

Dude ELO rock I have all their music plus a few 12" still in the rapper

I think my favorite song by them would have to be.. Wilde West Hero

[The Animal]

I love music from the 60's and 70's. E.L.O is one of my favorites.

[OnLineGenie]

I saw them again last night. My friend, who came last time, was disappointed that they were on while he was on holiday. I force fed my son ELO music and he said he'd come with me. We both thoroughly enjoyed it and I bought a live CD and a new tee shirt for the gym.

Not many groups I could see twice in the space of five months and enjoy them just as much second time.

[OnLineGenie]

Saw them again last week and was surprised to learn that the bass guitarist/singer had died in February. Excellent show - dare I say they sound more like ELO without Kelly Groucutt? His voice was too deep for ELO songs. Eric Troyer does most of the lead vocals now - he sounds more like Jeff Lynne.

[cluedopoly]

My Dad really likes ELO and he listens to them in the car a lot. Now, I have to admit I usually hate the music my dad listens to but I've grown to love ELO - they're fantastic!

[OnLineGenie]

My son and I are going to see them again tonight - I'll give you a report.