October 18, 1974 – The Rolling Stones release It’s Only Rock N’ Roll, their 14th studio album. The album goes platinum, and features guest stars Kenney Jones, David Bowie, Billy Preston and Ian Stewart. October 18, 1974 – Al Green’s ex-girlfriend bursts into his bathroom and pours a pot of boiling grits in the tub, burning him badly, before going to the … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 18 in Classic Rock →

If you want to see the final tour dates for Jeff Lynne’s ELO, tickets are available NOW! The band have announced their final tour, called “The Over and Out Tour” which will be a 27-date excursion kicking off in Palm Desert, CA on August 24th. No international dates have been announced yet, but it is … Continue reading Jeff Lynne’s ELO Announce Final Tour ‘Over and Out’ →

December 30, 1999 – George Harrison and his wife Olivia are attacked when an intruder breaks into their home in England. Olivia beats off the attacker with a lamp, but Harrison is stabbed repeatedly in the chest and admitted to the hospital with a collapsed lung and various minor stab wounds.  Police later arrest a fan from Liverpool who nursed an irrational … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 30 in Classic Rock →

As anyone knows, the supergroup is a risky proposition in rock and roll. Since the ‘60s, there have been quite a few supergroups — bands made up exclusively (or at least primarily) of musicians who have already achieved success with other bands. Sometimes even ideas that sound good on paper don’t necessarily gel on vinyl. … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Supergroups →

Jeff Lynne, best known as a founding member of Electric Light Orchestra but whose contributions to music extend far beyond the progressive pop-rock band, has received an O.B.E. (Order of the British Empire) for his services to music. Lynne was named on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list this weekend along with an unusually extensive list … Continue reading ELO’s Jeff Lynne Receives OBE for ‘Services to Music’ →

Jeff Lynne’s ELO has released the second single from the forthcoming album From Out of Nowhere. In the new track, titled “Time of Our Life,” Lynne shares his appreciation for fans and the enthusiasm he felt when the band headlined London’s Wembley Stadium in 2017. The official video for the song, released October 24th, shows … Continue reading Watch Jeff Lynne’s New “Time of Our Life” Video →

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jeff Lynne has announced the release of a brand new album, due out November 1, 2019, via Columbia Records. From Out of Nowhere, the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2015 album Alone in the Universe, is the 14th album by ELO and the 2nd under the moniker Jeff Lynne’s … Continue reading Listen to the New Single “From Out of Nowhere” by Jeff Lynne’s ELO →

Iconic songwriter and ELO mastermind Jeff Lynne will be honored at the 36th annual ASCAP Pop Awards next month alongside punk/pop pioneers Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Clem Burke of Blondie and pop/alternative phenomenon Billie Eilish. Lynne will be presented with the prestigious Founders award at the May 16th ceremony. ASCAP Chairman of the Board … Continue reading Jeff Lynne to Receive the Prestigious ASCAP Founders Award →

Following the success of their 10-date North American tour this past summer, Jeff Lynne’s ELO has announced that the band will return to the U.S. and Canada in 2019. The summer trek consists of 20 North American dates kicking off June 20 in Anaheim, CA with stops in Nashville, Toronto, Chicago, Philadelphia and more. Tickets … Continue reading Jeff Lynne’s ELO Announces North American Tour →

Electric Light Orchestra‘s The U.K. Singles Volume One: 1972-1978 is due out on Friday, September 21st via Legacy Recordings it was announced today. The collector’s box set includes detailed reproductions of 15 ELO original singles and B-sides plus “The ELO EP” on 7″ black vinyl. The U.K. Singles Volume One set presents ELO’s early output … Continue reading Electric Light Orchestra Collector’s Box Set Due Out This Fall →

In advance of the release of the band’s new concert film, Wembley or Bust, Jeff Lynne’s ELO has released a live video for their classic hit “Evil Woman”. The new release comes days after the announcement of ELO’s first North American concert tour in over three decades. Watch “Evil Woman” from Wembley or Bust below. … Continue reading Jeff Lynne’s ELO: Evil Woman (Live at Wembley Stadium) →

Jeff Lynne and his Electric Light Orchestra will return to North America for their first tour stateside in over 35 years, it was announced today. The tour, which includes 10 shows, will kick off August 2nd in Oakland, CA and wrap up August 24th in Philadelphia, PA. Other stops include Los Angeles, Denver, Houston, Dallas, … Continue reading Jeff Lynne’s ELO Announces First North American Tour in Over Three Decades →