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South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Jeff Lynne ‘gutted' to cancel shows but is now recuperating at home
The 77-year-old musician was forced to withdraw from BST Hyde Park on July 13 following advice from doctors, who have been treating him for a 'systemic infection'. The headline performance had been billed as a 'final goodbye' for the band following their farewell US tour, Over And Out. — Jeff Lynne's ELO (@JeffLynnesELO) July 18, 2025 In a statement shared to social media on Thursday, Lynne said: 'I am now at home recuperating. 'I was absolutely gutted to have to cancel the final two shows. 'I send my heartfelt thanks to all of the fans as well as my band and crew for all their support and love.' His message follows the decision by BST organisers to cancel the entire day's event at Hyde Park after ELO's withdrawal. Ticket holders are being refunded and were contacted directly by ticket agents. An earlier statement from the festival said Lynne was 'heartbroken' to miss the show, and would not be rescheduling as he focuses on recovery. It comes after the band – known for their 1970s hits including Mr Blue Sky, Livin' Thing and Telephone Line – also pulled out of a performance in Manchester on July 10. ELO first formed in Birmingham in 1970 and were known for blending orchestral arrangements with futuristic rock. The group split in 1986 but was revived by Lynne in 2014, leading to a celebrated comeback set at BST Hyde Park that year. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and have had multiple UK chart-topping albums. Lynne was made an OBE in 2020 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015.
Leader Live
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Jeff Lynne ‘gutted' to cancel shows but is now recuperating at home
The 77-year-old musician was forced to withdraw from BST Hyde Park on July 13 following advice from doctors, who have been treating him for a 'systemic infection'. The headline performance had been billed as a 'final goodbye' for the band following their farewell US tour, Over And Out. — Jeff Lynne's ELO (@JeffLynnesELO) July 18, 2025 In a statement shared to social media on Thursday, Lynne said: 'I am now at home recuperating. 'I was absolutely gutted to have to cancel the final two shows. 'I send my heartfelt thanks to all of the fans as well as my band and crew for all their support and love.' His message follows the decision by BST organisers to cancel the entire day's event at Hyde Park after ELO's withdrawal. Ticket holders are being refunded and were contacted directly by ticket agents. An earlier statement from the festival said Lynne was 'heartbroken' to miss the show, and would not be rescheduling as he focuses on recovery. It comes after the band – known for their 1970s hits including Mr Blue Sky, Livin' Thing and Telephone Line – also pulled out of a performance in Manchester on July 10. ELO first formed in Birmingham in 1970 and were known for blending orchestral arrangements with futuristic rock. The group split in 1986 but was revived by Lynne in 2014, leading to a celebrated comeback set at BST Hyde Park that year. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and have had multiple UK chart-topping albums. Lynne was made an OBE in 2020 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015.
RTÉ News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
ELO's Jeff Lynne 'gutted' to cancel shows but is now recuperating at home
Jeff Lynne has said he is now at home recuperating after cancelling the final shows of his Electric Light Orchestra tour due to illness. The 77-year-old musician was forced to withdraw from BST Hyde Park in London on 13 July following advice from doctors, who have been treating him for a "systemic infection". The headline performance had been billed as a "final goodbye" for the band following their farewell US tour, Over And Out. In a statement shared to social media on Thursday, Lynne said: "I am now at home recuperating. "I was absolutely gutted to have to cancel the final two shows. "I send my heartfelt thanks to all of the fans as well as my band and crew for all their support and love." His message follows the decision by BST organisers to cancel the entire day's event at Hyde Park after ELO's withdrawal. Ticket holders are being refunded and were contacted directly by ticket agents. An earlier statement from the festival said Lynne was "heartbroken" to miss the show and would not be rescheduling as he focuses on recovery. It comes after the band - known for their 1970s hits including Mr Blue Sky, Livin' Thing and Telephone Line - also pulled out of a performance in Manchester on 10 July. ELO first formed in Birmingham in 1970 and were known for blending orchestral arrangements with futuristic rock. The group split in 1986 but was revived by Lynne in 2014, leading to a celebrated comeback set at BST Hyde Park that year. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and have had multiple UK chart-topping albums. Lynne was made an OBE in 2020 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jeff Lynne ‘gutted' to cancel shows but is now recuperating at home
Jeff Lynne has said he is now at home recuperating after cancelling the final shows of his Electric Light Orchestra tour due to illness. The 77-year-old musician was forced to withdraw from BST Hyde Park on July 13 following advice from doctors, who have been treating him for a 'systemic infection'. The headline performance had been billed as a 'final goodbye' for the band following their farewell US tour, Over And Out. — Jeff Lynne's ELO (@JeffLynnesELO) July 18, 2025 In a statement shared to social media on Thursday, Lynne said: 'I am now at home recuperating. 'I was absolutely gutted to have to cancel the final two shows. 'I send my heartfelt thanks to all of the fans as well as my band and crew for all their support and love.' His message follows the decision by BST organisers to cancel the entire day's event at Hyde Park after ELO's withdrawal. Ticket holders are being refunded and were contacted directly by ticket agents. An earlier statement from the festival said Lynne was 'heartbroken' to miss the show, and would not be rescheduling as he focuses on recovery. It comes after the band – known for their 1970s hits including Mr Blue Sky, Livin' Thing and Telephone Line – also pulled out of a performance in Manchester on July 10. ELO first formed in Birmingham in 1970 and were known for blending orchestral arrangements with futuristic rock. The group split in 1986 but was revived by Lynne in 2014, leading to a celebrated comeback set at BST Hyde Park that year. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and have had multiple UK chart-topping albums. Lynne was made an OBE in 2020 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015.
Forbes
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jeff Lynne Charts A New Solo Hit As ELO Comes To A Sad Ending
Five ELO albums and one Jeff Lynne solo effort hit the U.K. charts as fans mark the band's canceled ... More final show, with "Mr. Blue Sky" also making a comeback. Boston, MA - September 23: The band's illuminated logo shown during the Jeff Lynne's ELO "The Over and Out Tour" at TD Garden. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Electric Light Orchestra, otherwise known as ELO or Jeff Lynne's ELO, was set to perform its final show this past Sunday, July 13. Sadly, the concert was canceled, as the rocker is reportedly battling a systemic infection, and doctors told him he could not go on. Fans must be heartbroken, as the statement also made clear that there would be no makeup date for the group. Those who love the hitmaking act will not have a chance to see the musicians play live together one more time, as the end has come for the band. In anticipation of what was supposed to be one of the most exciting concerts of the year, fans across the United Kingdom spent the past few weeks consuming many of ELO's albums and compilations, and even one of Lynne's own solo projects. This week's charts show just how beloved the group still is. Five ELO Albums Return to the Charts Five albums by ELO appear on at least one chart apiece in the U.K. this week. All of them live on the Official Album Downloads list, as it appears that many longtime lovers of the group wanted to own the group's albums and compilations, and wanted to do so quickly. All five projects have to reenter every tally on which they appear, including the downloads list, as they hadn't been present before anticipation of the act's final show reached a fever pitch. Two ELO Compilations Hit New Peaks Two ELO projects — All Over the World: The Very Best of ELO and The Essential: Electric Light Orchestra — don't just break back onto the Official Album Downloads chart, they hit new high points. The former stalls one spot away from running the show, while The Essential comes in at No. 20. Jeff Lynne Scores a Solo Win Lynne earns a new solo success alongside ELO's many comebacks. The rock musician's Long Wave arrives on the Official Album Downloads chart at No. 25. The title's debut in between several of ELO's compilations earns Lynne his first appearance on the tally. "Mr. Blue Sky" Mounts a Comeback Just one smash hit by ELO appears on any chart in the U.K. this week. "Mr. Blue Sky," which remains a fan favorite, returns to the Official Singles Downloads list at No. 59 and the Official Singles Sales tally at No. 63. The cut hits a new loftiest placement on the general sales roster as it returns.
