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Forbes
17-07-2025
- 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.
USA Today
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jeff Lynne 'heartbroken' to cancel final ELO show amid health worries
Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra has canceled the rock band's final farewell performance amid health concerns. In a statement shared to Instagram Stories on Saturday, July 12, the 77-year-old musician said he's "heartbroken" he won't be able to perform with ELO at BST Hyde Park in London on July 13. The performance will not be rescheduled. It's unclear whether a different final show will be planned for a later date. ELO had previously canceled a July 10 performance in Manchester. Lynne was unable to play guitar during the band's recent shows in Birmingham, England, after suffering a hand injury, according to Rolling Stone and Ultimate Classic Rock. USA TODAY has reached out to a representative for Lynne for more information. "Jeff has been battling a systemic infection and is currently in the care of a team of doctors who have advised him that performing is simply not possible at this time, nor will he be able to reschedule," the announcement read. "The legacy of the band and his longtime fans are foremost in Jeff's mind today − and while he is so sorry that he cannot perform, he knows that he must focus on his health and rehabilitation at this time," the statement concluded. Review: Is there a better live sonic feast than Jeff Lynne's ELO? Not a chance. Lynne founded ELO in 1970 with Roy Wood and Bev Bevan. The group behind songs like "Mr. Blue Sky" kicked off its Over and Out tour, which was described as a farewell tour, in August 2024. The BST Hyde Park gig was expected to be ELO's last-ever show. "My return to touring began at Hyde Park in 2014," Lynne said last year when the performance was announced, per Billboard. "It seems like the perfect place to do our final show." Following Lynne's statement, BST Hyde Park posted that the July 13 event "will sadly be cancelled" and ticket holders "will be refunded and contacted directly by their ticket agent with further details." Speaking to Mojo last year, Lynne said that ELO's final performance "will certainly be an emotional show for me." At the same time, he stressed, "This is not a farewell to music. I am excited to return to the studio full-time, which is what I love!"
