In a few days I will get a chance to see a band that was the start of my music journey 40 years ago. My very first record ever purchase was ELO’s “Discovery”. And as my English at that time was rather limited, it was promptly pronounced “Disco Very”. I will get my chance to be 13 again on 7/25 at the Xcel Energy Center. You can too! Tickets are available HERE
Not too many bands deserve the title “Iconic”. Jeff Lynne’s band certainly does. The music they created was groundbreaking and chart topping. Best of all, most of those well known tunes have stood the test of time.
The band was recognized for its contributions by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with induction coming in 2017. To date, ELO has managed to reach Billboards Top 40 Hits a total of 20 times. That’s rare air. Jeff Lynne was also a founding member of The Traveling Wilburys, perhaps the best known (and most effective) super groups with his friends Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison and George Harrison.
Jeff Lynne’s ELO is currently touring the critically acclaimed album Alone In The Universe. The dates in both Europe and North America have played to rave reviews. Fans of the band should grab tickets while they can. This is an artist/band that does not tour extensively or often.
Acclaimed British multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter Dhani Harrison will join the tour as opening act. Harrison released his debut solo album In///Parallel in 2017 and most recently scored HBO’s four-part documentary series “The Case Against Adnan Syed,” which premiered March 10, alongside Paul Hicks.
