Louis Clark, ELO Arranger and Conductor, Reportedly Dies at 73Louis Clark, ELO Arranger and Conductor, Reportedly Dies at 73Musician, who had been "ill for many months," worked on classic LPs like 'Eldorado,' 'Face the Music' and 'Out of the Blue.'Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
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
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
Jeff Lynne Wrote ELO’s First Hit to Prove a Point to His DadJeff Lynne Wrote ELO’s First Hit to Prove a Point to His DadBand leader recalls criticism that led to the creation of “Can’t Get It Out of My Head.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
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
Boogie Nights MemoryBoogie Nights MemoryJeff 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
45 Years Ago45 Years AgoAt this point, his partnership with Electric Light Orchestra co-founder Roy Wood had fallen apart. Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
40 Years Ago40 Years AgoEverything got more expansive – the songs, the concept, the shows and the issues.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
40 Years Ago40 Years AgoThey'd been building toward this for some time. But first, there was some housecleaning to do.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso