Drury Lane Theatre
Support Chopyn
16th February 1975
My one only time at Drury Lane pretty good seats in the
front balcony, the thing I remember about this night was
ELO pre massive light shows and at one point the cellists
went of stage and came back on with obviously fake
instruments which then proceeded to Blow Up!!! You can
read more here: Link
a mythological city on a hill, each track reflecting the man's various dreams.
Lynne, with the help of a 30-plece string orchestra, a 10-piece brass section and a choir of 20, has
successfully combined a classical style with original rock music.
On February 14th E.L.O. commence their long awaited tow of Britain after an absence of nearly 10
months. They have just returned from a highly successful tour of America, their fourth in 13 months.
Despite four hit singles in the U.K.: "10 15 38 Overture", "Roll Over Beethoven", "Ma Ma Ma Belle" and
"Showdown", E.L.O. have devoted most of their time to touring the States, clearly to their advantage
as "Eldorado" has been riding high in the American charts for several weeks and has already gone gold.
Electric Light Orchestra are one of the only bands that possess a permanent string section - two
cellos and a violin, this enabling them to recreate the unique sound of "Eldorado" on stage, aided by the
brilliant keyboards and mellotron work of Richard Tandy. Warner Brothers Records released
"Eldorado" on January 24th.
Taken from programme.
Since the birth of E.L.O. in
1972, Jell Lynne has worked
hard to fulfil his original
concept of the perfect fusion
of a rock band and orchestra.
The net result can be heard in
E.L.O.'s 4th album, "Eldorado".
On this ambitious concept
album the seven member
group explores the story of
one man's quest for Eldorado,
New Victoria Theartre
Support Steve Gibbons Band
20 June 1976
This was the night that ELO where not permitted to use their new
laser light show because the local council or was it the GLC said it
would blind the audience!
Jeff Lynne came out on stage and said that because they where
not permitted to use there laser light show they would play for 3
hours instead and at the time being a fan it was a brilliant 3 hours,
don’t think SGB played, Read more here:- Link
Other songs include '10538 Overture", "Showdown", "Ma Ma Belle", "Evil Woman" and the current hit
single, "Strange Magic". Was responsible for writing most of ELO's first album and all of the
subsequent albums"ELO 2" "On The Third Day" and the gold albums "Eldorado" and "Face The Music".
No writing influences. Favourite composers Lennon/McCartney. Single-"Midnight At The Oasis". Album-
Revolver". Residence - Cottage with ten acres in Worcestershire. Married wife's name Rosemary.
Instruments 2 Fender guitars, 5 Gibson guitars, 3 Ovation guitars, 1 Wurlitzer electric piano. Also plays
drums and bass.
Bev Bevan
Born: 25.11.45 in Birmingham. Educated at Moseley Grammar.
Married. Wife's name Valerie. Played with Denny Laine, The
Diplomats, Carl Wayne and The Vikings before forming The Move in
1966. First pro appearance-local youth tlub 1964. Music debut-local
gig 1962. Influences Elvis, Shadows, Beaties, Buddy Rich, Jim
Gordon. Compositions-Turkish Tram Conductor', (Move album), ".
Don't Mess Me 'Up" (B side of Move's "Tonight"). Writing influence -Rock 'n' Roll upbringing. Favourite
songwriters Jeff Lynne, PH Spector, Jackie de Shannon. Favourite single -"You've Lost That Lov'ing
Feeling" Righteous Brothers. LP-"Abbey Road". Residence -detached house in Moseley. Awards-various
placings in Pop polls. Football medals. Drum kit-has 2 Slingerland and 2 Shaftesbury. Slingerland-22"
bass drum, 14x8 tom, 16x16 tom tom, 18x16 tom torn, Ludwig metal snare drum. Foot pedal, stands and
high hat by Rogers. Assorted cymbals (about 1 dozen) Avedis Zildjian and Paiste, used according to
personal whim. Shaftesbury kit-2x26" bass drums, 2 14 x 8 tom tom, 2 16 x 16 tom tom, metal snare
drum. Other instruments various percussion
Richard Tandy
Born: 26.3.0 in Birmingham. Career -Balls (the group of that
name)--Educated at Moseley Grammar School. First pro
appearance-Solihull Civic Hall 1963. Influences Bob Dylan,
Beatles, various classical (Bach onwards). Writing inspiration-
the World (no notable recorded works). Favourite, single-"All
Along The Watchtower"-Jimmy Hendrix. LP---Blonde on
Blonde--Bob Dylan. Favourite, songwriters - Dylan and
Lennon.Residence - Ordireary terraced in Birmingham.
Insruments-
Fender, Stratacaster 1962 with Gibson pick-up Rotosound Strings. (.09, 011, 014, 032, 040). Mini moog
Synthesiser. Wurlitzer electrical piano.
Hugh McDowell
Born: 31.7.53 in Hampstead. Educated at Kingsgway College of
Further Education and Menhum School of Music. First pro appearance
with ELO in 1972. Influence Frank Zappa. Favourite songwriter-Jimi
Hendrix. Album- John MeLaughlin, 'Inner Mounting Flame"
Residence-lives in Ealing with his parents.
Kelly Groucutt
Kelly was born on 8th September 1945 in Coseley, Staffs.
Educated at Coseley Secondary School, his first professional
appearance was with a band called Marble Arch in 1968. His
musical debut with a band was at the age of 15, and he plays a
Fender precision bass guitar. He is influenced by Jeff Lynne,
The Carpenters, Crosby Stills Nash and Young and the Beach
Boys. His favourite single is "Help" by the Beatles and his
favourite album is "Eldorado" by ELO which was recorded
before he joined the Band. Kelly now lives in Warley, Worcs
with his wife Carol and his little boy.
Melvyn Gale
He was born in London on 15th January 1952 and was educated at
Haberdashers Askes in Hatcham. He later went on to The Royal Academy of
Music and the Guidhall and made various appearances with Youth Or-chestras.
Mel's first professional ap-pearance was with the London Palladium Orchestra
but he has also played with the Bolshoi Ballet and various other visiting ballet
companies. His main influences have been from the Acades, Country and
Western music and the Eagles. He has no particular favourite amongst singles
but will listen to my album by Russian cellist Rostropoeich. Mel's favourite
song writer is, ' Jeff Lynne'.
Now living in New Malden, Surrey, his awards include many musical awards and
also R.A.M. (Licentiates of Royal Academy of Music).
Mik Kaminski
Born: 2.9.51 in Harrogate, Yorkshire. Educated at Leeds Music Centre
and Harrogate School for Boys. First pro appearance in 1971 with Joe
Soap (based in London), Influences: Mike White, John Handy.
Favourite songwriter-John Lennon. Group-Frank Zappa. Album-
Various. Career Joe Soap and Cow. Residence: lives in Hampstead.
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From the NME Book of Rock
1976
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