Jeff Lynne’s ELO has signed a global deal with Columbia Records and is set to deliver a new album, it has been announced. This will be the first new ELO music in 15 years.
As with ELO’s previous albums, Lynne will serve as the producer, songwriter, arranger, lead singer and guitarist.
A release date has not yet been announced.
Meanwhile, Jeff Lynne’s ELO: Live in Hyde Park will be released Friday, September 11th on Blu-Ray and DVD. The concert film also includes a full length documentary. It is available now on Amazon.com.
Lynne was the creative genius behind ELO which sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, had more than 20 Top 40 Hits across the U.S. and the U.K. and received countless awards and accolades. ELO’s hits include “Evil Woman,” “Livin’ Thing,” “Strange Magic,” and “Mr. Blue Sky.”