Roy Wood explains why he left The Move to form Electric Light Orchestra, describing the ambitious new project as a difficult but necessary evolution blending rock with classical elements. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Feature / Page 14 THE STORY In a major feature by Keith Altham, Roy Wood discusses the formation of Electric Light Orchestra after The Move. He describes ELO as a complex, ambitious p

A minimalist, modernist Creem layout dominated by a circular photograph of Roy Wood: wild hair, geometric face paint, and a theatrical stare. The title — “Thoughts on The Move and Roy Wood in Particular” — curves around the image, giving the page a poster‑like visual punch. The upper half is almost entirely image; the lower half flows into a single column of text, clean serif type, and Creem’s trademark blend of wit and critique.

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