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Lynne, ELO to Release 3 Albums in 2013

Billy Dukes — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:16:20 +0000

Jeff Lynne and ELO are beginning 2013 in the same way they ended 2012, with three new CDs. On April 23, Frontiers Records will release a live album from Electric Light Orchestra, a reissue of one of the band's more recent albums and a reissue of Lynne's debut solo album.

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ELO Doc Available As Download

Crash — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:48:52 +0000

Now available via iTunes as a digital download is Mr. Blue Sky: The Story Of Jeff Lynne And ELO.

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ELO: Farmers Not Guilty In Edwards Death

Crash — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:28:20 +0000

A pair of British farmers have been found not guilty in connection with the death of ELO cellist Mike Edwards.

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Jeff Lynne: ELO Doc Airing On VH1 Classic

Crash — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:21:42 +0000

Now airing throughout October on VH1 Classic is Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne And ELO. The documentary, which contains unbelievable access to Lynne at work in him home studio in L.A., features testimonials from such high profile friends and collaborators as Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Tom Petty, Joe Walsh, ELO bandmate Richard Tandy, Olivia and Dhani Harrison, Roy Orbison's widow Barbara Orbison, and Monty Python's Eric Idle. Check you local listings for stations and times.

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Jeff Lynne Says Touring in Support of 'Long Wave' Album Is Not Likely

Chad Childers — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:45:52 +0000

Electric Light Orchestra singer Jeff Lynne has been busy over the past year, re-recording past favorites for the 'Mr. Blue Sky' album as well as taking on a number of older standards for the companion disc, 'Long Wave.' Despite the wealth of new music, it's likely that Lynne will not be touring.

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Jeff Lynne: Didn't Want To Reinvent ELO Covers For New Album [VIDEO]

Crash — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:50:28 +0000

ELO leader Jeff Lynne says that his new covers collection was meant to pay tribute to his favorite songs -- not reinvent them. Coming on October 9th will be Long Wave -- Lynne's first new set since ELO's 2001 album, Zoom.

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Jeff Lynne Explains Re-Recording ELO Classics [VIDEO]

Crash — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:24:18 +0000

ELO's Jeff Lynne is back with two new albums following a decade long hiatus. On October 9th he'll release his new covers collection, Long Wave, and his note-for-note re-recordings of ELO's biggest hits -- Mr. Blue Sky - The Very Best Of Electric Light Orchestra.

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