Jeff Lynne Tickets for Sale

Jeff Lynne is one of the biggest names in the history of rock music and is a man of many talents. He has not only established himself as a successful songwriter but is also a skillful arranger, composer, singer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Over the years, he has been part of two very popular groups Electric Light Orchestra and Traveling Wilburys. The latter consisted of George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison. Lynne has also collaborated and co-produced records for some of the biggest stars in the music industry including Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney and Duane Eddy among others. The artist is now going to hit the road for his tour and is ready to take the stage with his group, the Electric Light Orchestra in your town soon. If you like rock music then get your Jeff Lynne tickets and watch his epic performance live.

Rocking since day one

Jeff Lynne was born in Birmingham where he got his education from, Alderlea Boys’ Secondary School. He was always interested in music and received his first guitar from his father. He later formed a band with his friends David Walsh and Robert Reader in 1963. They were collectively known as the ‘The Rockin’ Hellcats’ but changed the title to ‘The Handicaps’ before settling on ‘The Andicaps.’ The band jammed at the Shard End Community Center and performed weekly. Lynne then went on to join the local band, ‘The Chads’ to replace Mick Adkins in 1964.

A year later, he got his hands on his first studio recording equipment, ‘Beocord 2000 De Luxe,’ a stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder which taught him how to be a producer. He soon joined Nightriders, who later changed their name to the Idle Race, as the guitarist in 1966 before accepting an offer from his friend, Roy Wood to become a member of the Move in 1970.

The inception of Electric Light Orchestra

Jeff Lynne contributed to the group’s last two albums, ‘Looking On’ and ‘Message from the Country.’ Both records received favorable reviews from the critics. Then in 1970 Bev Bevan, Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne rode the band’s transition into the Electric Light Orchestra. Their music was described as a fusion of Beatlesque pop, futuristic iconography and classical arrangements.  

The Electric Light Orchestra made their debut by releasing their first self-titled album in 1971 which received mild success on the charts. After the release of the record, Roy Wood left the group which allowed Lynne to become the group’s leader. He began to arrange and produce every record. The group returned with their second and third album, ‘ELO 2’ and ‘On the Third Day’ in 1973. Since then they have gone on to put out eleven studio albums more out of which, ‘Time’ and ‘Discovery’ reached the first spot on the UK Albums chart. The group released their latest album, ‘Alone in the Universe’ which went platinum in the UK.

Electric Light Orchestra have enjoyed a great run in the music industry. They have not only sold over fifty million records worldwide but have also bagged nineteen CRIA, twenty one RIAA and thirty eight BPI awards. The band also holds the record for having the most Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hits.

Making it to the top

Jeff Lynne has not only played his part in helping ELO skyrocket to fame but he has also tasted success as a solo artist. He came out with his solo studio albums, ‘Armchair Theatre’ and ‘Long Wave’ in 1990 and 2012 respectively. Both these albums received positive reviews from the critics and the reached twenty four and the seventh spot in the United Kingdom.

Jeff Lynne was honored with a star on the Birmingham and Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014 and 2015 respectively. He has also received the Golden Note Award from the ASCAP. He is now gearing up for his tour and will be delivering a rocking performance with ELO in your town soon. Book your Jeff Lynne tickets and catch him performing live.