Electric Light Orchestra

ELECTRIC LIGHT

ORCHESTRA

The Electric Light Orchestra's ambitious yet

irresistible fusion of Beatlesque pop, classical

arrangements, and futuristic iconography

rocketed the group to massive commercial

success throughout the 1970s.

ELO was formed in Birmingham, England.

Despite early singles success in the United

Kingdom, the band were initially more

successful in the United States, billed as "The

English guys with the big fiddles". They soon

gained a cult following despite lukewarm

reviews back in their native United Kingdom.

By the mid-1970s, they had become one of

the biggest-selling acts in music.

ELO collected many awards and sold over 50

million records worldwide during the group's

active period of recording and touring.

Band Members