Roy Wood (born Ulysses Adrian Wood, November 8, 1946) is an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. A true visionary of British rock, he co-founded The Move, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), and Wizzard, leaving an indelible mark on 1960s and 1970s pop, rock, and glam. Known for his wild hair, theatrical style, and genre-blending creativity, Roy Wood is one of the most inventive figures in British music history. EARLY LIFE & MUSICAL BEGINNINGS Born in

The August 1974 issue of Creem features a full-page advertisement for the specially priced two-record set The Best of the Move on A&M Records. Publication: Creem Date: August 1974 Country: United States The advert promotes The Best of the Move as a specially priced 2-record set. The text notes that before the band splintered into the Electric Light Orchestra and Roy Wood’s Wizzard, The Move sent hit after hit to the top of the British and European charts. Many of the songs fe

This January 1, 1973 feature profiles Roy Wood as one of the most ambitious and creative forces in British music, highlighting his new band Wizzard, upcoming solo album, and busy 1973 schedule following his work with The Move and Electric Light Orchestra. Publication: Music Scene Date: January 1, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Artist Profile Title: Music Scene’s Wizzard of Wood THE STORY The article presents Roy Wood as “The Sound Of ’73”, praising hi

“California Man” was a powerful glam-rock single written by Roy Wood, released during The Move’s final phase as they transitioned toward the Electric Light Orchestra. The B-side included Jeff Lynne’s “Do Ya,” which later became a major hit for ELO. THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL / PACKAGING SHOWS Label: Harvest (primary) Format: 7" Vinyl Single Main Release Date: June 29, 1972 (Australia) Catalogue: HAR-9928 (Australia) and various international numbers The single showcased The M

The June 24, 1972 issue of Melody Maker features a prominent announcement that The Move have released a new single under the name of the Electric Light Orchestra, titled “10538 Overture”, as the official follow-up to their Top Ten hit “California Man”. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 24, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Singles Feature THE STORY The piece explains that the single is credited to the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), a new projec

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

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

The Move’s first single on the Harvest label and their biggest hit in three years, written by Roy Wood originally for pop vocal group The New Seekers, reaching No.11 on the UK chart and helping to keep the band relevant during a transitional period. RELEASE DETAILS Date: May 21, 1971 (UK) Catalogue: Harvest HAR 5038 Format: 7" Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “Tonight” Written by: Roy Wood Produced by: Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne B-Side: “Don’t Mess Me Up” (UK) / “My Marge” (U

THE RELEASE The Move’s single “Curly”, a lighter, recorder-led acoustic pop track written by Roy Wood, backed with the melodic psychedelic pop song “This Time Tomorrow” written by David Morgan. This was the final single to feature Carl Wayne on lead vocals and the first to include Rick Price on bass. Release Date: July 18, 1969 Label: Regal Zonophone Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Catalogue Number: RZ 3021 WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS • Red Regal Zonophone label with