Electric Light Orchestra (commonly known as ELO) is a British rock band formed in Birmingham, England in 1970. Famous for their ambitious fusion of rock, pop, and classical music — complete with strings, cellos, violins, and lush orchestral arrangements — they created a symphonic rock sound that became one of the most distinctive and successful styles of the 1970s. FOUNDERS & CLASSIC LINEUP Jeff Lynne – Lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, main songwriter & producer Roy Wood – Co-

The Move’s fourth and final studio album Message From The Country, released in June 1971, served as a creative bridge between the band’s glam-pop roots and the symphonic ambitions of the newly formed Electric Light Orchestra. Recorded simultaneously with ELO’s debut, it marked the end of an era for one of Britain’s most inventive groups RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Move Label: Harvest Records Date: June 6 1971 Catalogue: SHVL 800 Format: LP Country: United Kingdom THE STORY Me