Electric Light Orchestra

Profession

Soundtrack, Music department

The band's songwriter Jeff Lynne wrote and produced 26 Top 40 hits in the U․K․ and 20 in the U․S․ between 1972 and 1986
Won a Nationwide Music Award for album of the year for "Out of the Blue" in 1978
Won three BMI Songwriters Awards for having one million broadcasts each in the U․S․ for the songs "Evil Woman," "Livin' Thing," "Telephone Line," "Don't Bring Me Down" and "Strange Magic․"
The band's founding members were Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne, Rick Price and Bev Bevan
Their debut album, 1971's "No Answer," received its name after a phone call miscommunication about what the album would be called
Quote: "[Jeff Lynne on the band's success] "I love recognition for the work, and for writing all those songs․ I find it a pleasure having done so, especially now when they keep getting played more than ever․""
Progressive rock band whose hit songs include "Mr․ Blue Sky," "Livin' Thing," "Do Ya" and "Sweet Talkin' Woman․"

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