Electric Light Orchestra is a British rock band formed by Jeff Lynne in Birmingham in 1970, built on the idea of blending rock music with classical orchestration. Known for lush arrangements, sweeping melodies, and studio polish, ELO produced enduring hits like “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Evil Woman,” and “Don’t Bring Me Down.” Their fusion of symphonic pop and Beatlesque songwriting made them one of the most successful bands of the 1970s.















