Wholesale Jeff Lynne: Electric Light Orchestra: Before & After

2016 Nominee - Association for Recorded Sound Collections Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research. A passionate music fan from childhood & respected teenage guitarist in Birmingham, Jeff Lynne rose through various semiprofessional groups to become front man of the Idle Race, join the Move, & help form the Electric Light Orchestra. After Roy Wood left in 1972, Lynne turned a struggling fusion of rock & classical music into one of Britain's most successful acts. Following hit singles & albums plus sellout concerts, he laid the group to rest in 1986, combining a solo career with the Traveling Wilburys. His production credits include George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Del Shannon & the Beatles. In the 21st century, he returned to recording & performing as ELO. This is the first biography of one of the most highly regarded rock performers of the last fifty years.