JOHN VAN DER KISTE - ROY WOOD : THE MOVE, WIZZARD AND BEYOND
Written by John Van Der Kiste, and originally released back in 1986, the 2012 updated e-book version is now available to purchase as a 168 page physical paperback via Amazon. The book traces Roy's career from his early days with Gerry Levene & The Avengers, The Move, Electric Light Orchestra and Wizzard up to recent times and his live performances. Definitely a 'must read' for fans and music lovers alike.
The book can be purchased via Amazon UK here.
From Amazon UK - "From his early days as guitarist with Mike Sheridan and the Nightriders, Roy Wood was always a major figure on the Birmingham music scene. In 1965 he helped to form The Move, who weathered several line-up changes over the next few years while enjoying a spectacular run of hit singles, notably Flowers In The Rain, the first record ever played on Radio 1, and the No. 1 Blackberry Way. Keen to progress beyond the limitations of a conventional group, he became the co-founder and joint leader of the Electric Light Orchestra with Jeff Lynne. Leaving the band in 1972, he formed the very successful if comparatively shortlived Wizzard, remembered for their No. 1 hit See My Baby Jive and the perennial seasonal favourite I Wish It Could be Christmas Everyday. After they disbanded he maintained a solo career while forming subsequent groups for live performances. The first book to examine his career in detail, it includes a foreword by Ray Dorset of Mungo Jerry, plus an extensive discography and select bibliography."
Written by John Van Der Kiste, and originally released back in 1986, the 2012 updated e-book version is now available to purchase as a 168 page physical paperback via Amazon. The book traces Roy's career from his early days with Gerry Levene & The Avengers, The Move, Electric Light Orchestra and Wizzard up to recent times and his live performances. Definitely a 'must read' for fans and music lovers alike.
The book can be purchased via Amazon UK here.
From Amazon UK - "From his early days as guitarist with Mike Sheridan and the Nightriders, Roy Wood was always a major figure on the Birmingham music scene. In 1965 he helped to form The Move, who weathered several line-up changes over the next few years while enjoying a spectacular run of hit singles, notably Flowers In The Rain, the first record ever played on Radio 1, and the No. 1 Blackberry Way. Keen to progress beyond the limitations of a conventional group, he became the co-founder and joint leader of the Electric Light Orchestra with Jeff Lynne. Leaving the band in 1972, he formed the very successful if comparatively shortlived Wizzard, remembered for their No. 1 hit See My Baby Jive and the perennial seasonal favourite I Wish It Could be Christmas Everyday. After they disbanded he maintained a solo career while forming subsequent groups for live performances. The first book to examine his career in detail, it includes a foreword by Ray Dorset of Mungo Jerry, plus an extensive discography and select bibliography."
JOHN VAN DER KISTE - JEFF LYNNE : ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, BEFORE AND AFTER
Written by John Van Der Kiste, this book traces Jeff Lynne's career from his early days with The Idle Race, The Move, Electric Light Orchestra and up to recent times and his live performances. Definitely a 'must read' for fans and music lovers alike.
The book can be purchased via Amazon UK here.
From Amazon UK - "Passionate about music from childhood and much-respected as a teenage guitarist in his native Birmingham, Jeff Lynne rose through the ranks of various semi-professional local groups to become the frontman of the critically acclaimed Idle Race in the late 60s. From there he joined the ever-popular Move, then helped form the groundbreaking Electric Light Orchestra. After co-founder Roy Wood left in 1972, Lynne turned what had been a struggling rock and classical fusion into one of Britain s most consistently successful and popular acts. Following a run of hit singles, albums, and sell-out concerts throughout the world, he laid the group to rest in 1986 and combined a solo career as an artist and producer with membership of the ultimate supergroup, the Traveling Wilburys. His production credits include Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Del Shannon, George Harrison, and even the Beatles on their two final singles in the mid- 90s. Jeff Lynne: The Electric Light Orchestra, Before and After is the first-ever biography of one of the most prolific and highly regarded performers of the last fifty years. Rich in backstage anecdotes of overheated orchestras, frontmen rivalries, tour mishaps, cross-group partnerships, unlikely collaborations, and self-imposed exile from the stage in the quest for inspiration, this book will leave fans and general readers delighted and inspired by a career at the epicentre of twentieth-century rock."
Written by John Van Der Kiste, this book traces Jeff Lynne's career from his early days with The Idle Race, The Move, Electric Light Orchestra and up to recent times and his live performances. Definitely a 'must read' for fans and music lovers alike.
The book can be purchased via Amazon UK here.
From Amazon UK - "Passionate about music from childhood and much-respected as a teenage guitarist in his native Birmingham, Jeff Lynne rose through the ranks of various semi-professional local groups to become the frontman of the critically acclaimed Idle Race in the late 60s. From there he joined the ever-popular Move, then helped form the groundbreaking Electric Light Orchestra. After co-founder Roy Wood left in 1972, Lynne turned what had been a struggling rock and classical fusion into one of Britain s most consistently successful and popular acts. Following a run of hit singles, albums, and sell-out concerts throughout the world, he laid the group to rest in 1986 and combined a solo career as an artist and producer with membership of the ultimate supergroup, the Traveling Wilburys. His production credits include Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Del Shannon, George Harrison, and even the Beatles on their two final singles in the mid- 90s. Jeff Lynne: The Electric Light Orchestra, Before and After is the first-ever biography of one of the most prolific and highly regarded performers of the last fifty years. Rich in backstage anecdotes of overheated orchestras, frontmen rivalries, tour mishaps, cross-group partnerships, unlikely collaborations, and self-imposed exile from the stage in the quest for inspiration, this book will leave fans and general readers delighted and inspired by a career at the epicentre of twentieth-century rock."
DAVE SCOTT-MORGAN - PATTERNS IN THE CHAOS
This is a biography of the life and thoughts of Dave Scott-Morgan, a man of many talents but of interest to Brumbeat & Electric Light Orchestra fans in particular as Dave was member of the band from 1981 until 1986. The book is perfectly described by Jeff Cooper in his Amazon review...
"As an ELO fan of 37 years plus, and a major fan of the groups and musicians within the whole BrumBeat circle from the 1960s to the present day, this book was a must-have for me.
And I'm absolutely 100% delighted with the exclusive stories, pictures and the fascinating tales Dave has to tell here.
Aside from the fact that it's all about my favourite subject, I was very pleased to find it very well-written and a very easy and thoroughly enjoyable read all 'round. Dave is enthusiastic and honest with his story-telling. And this translates onto the page superbly.
Apart from Bev Bevan's 'The Electric Light Orchestra Story' (from 1980) I believe this is the only book written by someone who has been a member of ELO. And strictly speaking, Bev's tome wasn't actually an autobiography ...which make's 'Patterns In The Chaos' a pretty unique publication in my view.
Fans of The Move, ELO, Steve Gibbons, Jeff Lynne, Magnum and many other Birmingham groups or indeed anyone who has in interest on the inner workings of life in bands or the music-biz as a whole have a great deal to enjoy here.
In particular, Dave's stories from ELO's Time Tour and then later working with Jeff Lynne and hanging out with George Harrison etc are a joy. As are his earlier stories from the 60s going back to the formation of The Idle Race and The Move.
But there also much here on a deeply personal level too that sets Dave's Rock 'n Roll background into context; his charitable work in Romania, gaining his pilot's licence, becoming a born again Christian and his skill for invention and all round, well ...survival in general!
As an ELO follower for a long long time, there were many insights here that were new to me, and lots of exclusive pictures from Dave's personal collection too."
The book can be purchased via Amazon and Lulu.
This is a biography of the life and thoughts of Dave Scott-Morgan, a man of many talents but of interest to Brumbeat & Electric Light Orchestra fans in particular as Dave was member of the band from 1981 until 1986. The book is perfectly described by Jeff Cooper in his Amazon review...
"As an ELO fan of 37 years plus, and a major fan of the groups and musicians within the whole BrumBeat circle from the 1960s to the present day, this book was a must-have for me.
And I'm absolutely 100% delighted with the exclusive stories, pictures and the fascinating tales Dave has to tell here.
Aside from the fact that it's all about my favourite subject, I was very pleased to find it very well-written and a very easy and thoroughly enjoyable read all 'round. Dave is enthusiastic and honest with his story-telling. And this translates onto the page superbly.
Apart from Bev Bevan's 'The Electric Light Orchestra Story' (from 1980) I believe this is the only book written by someone who has been a member of ELO. And strictly speaking, Bev's tome wasn't actually an autobiography ...which make's 'Patterns In The Chaos' a pretty unique publication in my view.
Fans of The Move, ELO, Steve Gibbons, Jeff Lynne, Magnum and many other Birmingham groups or indeed anyone who has in interest on the inner workings of life in bands or the music-biz as a whole have a great deal to enjoy here.
In particular, Dave's stories from ELO's Time Tour and then later working with Jeff Lynne and hanging out with George Harrison etc are a joy. As are his earlier stories from the 60s going back to the formation of The Idle Race and The Move.
But there also much here on a deeply personal level too that sets Dave's Rock 'n Roll background into context; his charitable work in Romania, gaining his pilot's licence, becoming a born again Christian and his skill for invention and all round, well ...survival in general!
As an ELO follower for a long long time, there were many insights here that were new to me, and lots of exclusive pictures from Dave's personal collection too."
The book can be purchased via Amazon and Lulu.
RANDY BLAZAK - THE MISSION OF THE SACRED HEART, A ROCK NOVEL
The Mission of the Sacred Heart is a novel that follows a group of young creatives, a homeless girl and a visitor, who may or may not be an alien, through life in Portland, Oregon. Their journey centres around the themes of love and suicide and the crucial question; Why stick around?
Randy began writing the book back in 1993 whilst listening to the Electric Light Orchestra album 'A New World Record' and the book has taken over 15 years to complete with lots of references to the E.L.O.
The book can be previewed and purchased for Kindle or in paperback form from Amazon.
The Mission of the Sacred Heart is a novel that follows a group of young creatives, a homeless girl and a visitor, who may or may not be an alien, through life in Portland, Oregon. Their journey centres around the themes of love and suicide and the crucial question; Why stick around?
Randy began writing the book back in 1993 whilst listening to the Electric Light Orchestra album 'A New World Record' and the book has taken over 15 years to complete with lots of references to the E.L.O.
The book can be previewed and purchased for Kindle or in paperback form from Amazon.
AN EVENING WITHOUT KELLY GROUCUTT : 11TH MAY 2009
Jane Wilkinson has put together a 38-page book featuring photographs taken during the 'An Evening Without Kelly Groucutt' tribute night at the Robin 2, Bilston on May 11th 2009.
You can preview some of the photos and purchase a copy at Blurb
Jane Wilkinson has put together a 38-page book featuring photographs taken during the 'An Evening Without Kelly Groucutt' tribute night at the Robin 2, Bilston on May 11th 2009.
You can preview some of the photos and purchase a copy at Blurb
BEV BEVAN - THE ELO STORY
The Electric Light Orchestra Story By: Bev Bevan - 1980
Exclusive Agents: SOLO, London
Published by: Mushroom Publishing LTD
Set, Printed and Bound in Great Britian by Purnell & Sons LTD, Paulton (Bristol) and London
Hard Back Edition: ISBN 0-907394-00-0
Soft Back Edition: ISBN 0-907 394-01-9
The Electric Light Orchestra Story By: Bev Bevan - 1980
Exclusive Agents: SOLO, London
Published by: Mushroom Publishing LTD
Set, Printed and Bound in Great Britian by Purnell & Sons LTD, Paulton (Bristol) and London
Hard Back Edition: ISBN 0-907394-00-0
Soft Back Edition: ISBN 0-907 394-01-9
THE COMPLETE LYRICS of E.L.O., E.L.O. Part 2 & The Orchestra
By: Uwe Gleichfeld - September 2002
Language: German and English
Soft Back Edition: ISBN 3-00-010090-3
The book has 202 pages with lyrics for all 193 songs by E.L.O., 43 songs by E.L.O. Part 2 and all 14 songs by The Orchestra. The book has full lyrics including the 'secret' backwards messages written in both German and English.
By: Uwe Gleichfeld - September 2002
Language: German and English
Soft Back Edition: ISBN 3-00-010090-3
The book has 202 pages with lyrics for all 193 songs by E.L.O., 43 songs by E.L.O. Part 2 and all 14 songs by The Orchestra. The book has full lyrics including the 'secret' backwards messages written in both German and English.
UNEXPECTED MESSAGES
The 'bible' for all ELO fans is finally available.
The book consists of 382 A4 sized pages with 80 photos, the complete history of the band and all its members present and past, and a worldwide discography with 1800 7''singles and 2050 albums by ELO and its sideline projects and related artists.
The book lists 628 ELO 7'', 44 12'', 648 LPs, 147 CDs and 91 MCs, 248 MOVE 7'' and 148 MOVE albums, as well as 417 Lynne related albums. And more, 300 albums by ELO members and 174 albums by Roy Wood (solo, with his countless bands and related artists) are also listed. Add to that 150 cover versions and 119 records by the members of The Move. There are concert dates, chart positions and a bibliography which lists songbooks, biographies and fanzines by fanclubs. Furthermore, there are 11 pages containing all line-ups of the bands Lynne, Wood and Bevan were in.
About 18 pages are devoted to a videography which lists all music videos, the films, the complete promo clips and all TV-shows that have ever been transferred to video!
On more than 130 pages the complete history of the band is told in chronological order: Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan - their roots, their history with THE MOVE and THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA and its leaves until 1996, for the first time in an accurate version - thanks to a dedicated research and the kind help of band members involved!
UNEXPECTED MESSAGES has been published as an international release and has been written entirely in English. More details can be found at FTM Germany's website here or e-mail author Marc Haines at [email protected] .
The 'bible' for all ELO fans is finally available.
The book consists of 382 A4 sized pages with 80 photos, the complete history of the band and all its members present and past, and a worldwide discography with 1800 7''singles and 2050 albums by ELO and its sideline projects and related artists.
The book lists 628 ELO 7'', 44 12'', 648 LPs, 147 CDs and 91 MCs, 248 MOVE 7'' and 148 MOVE albums, as well as 417 Lynne related albums. And more, 300 albums by ELO members and 174 albums by Roy Wood (solo, with his countless bands and related artists) are also listed. Add to that 150 cover versions and 119 records by the members of The Move. There are concert dates, chart positions and a bibliography which lists songbooks, biographies and fanzines by fanclubs. Furthermore, there are 11 pages containing all line-ups of the bands Lynne, Wood and Bevan were in.
About 18 pages are devoted to a videography which lists all music videos, the films, the complete promo clips and all TV-shows that have ever been transferred to video!
On more than 130 pages the complete history of the band is told in chronological order: Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan - their roots, their history with THE MOVE and THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA and its leaves until 1996, for the first time in an accurate version - thanks to a dedicated research and the kind help of band members involved!
UNEXPECTED MESSAGES has been published as an international release and has been written entirely in English. More details can be found at FTM Germany's website here or e-mail author Marc Haines at [email protected] .
MORE LIGHT FOR THE ORCHESTRA
By: Jose Luis Schenone - May 1997
ISBN: 950-43-8302-5 | Argentina
Language: Spanish and English Versions
The biography of E.L.O., before, during and later, includes the work of their solo members, related through their records. It's the product of 10 years work, by Jose Luis Schenone. This book has 230 pages with full colour photos. Jose can be contacted via his Wild West Hero blog.
By: Jose Luis Schenone - May 1997
ISBN: 950-43-8302-5 | Argentina
Language: Spanish and English Versions
The biography of E.L.O., before, during and later, includes the work of their solo members, related through their records. It's the product of 10 years work, by Jose Luis Schenone. This book has 230 pages with full colour photos. Jose can be contacted via his Wild West Hero blog.
JEFF LYNNE'S ELO - WEMBLEY OR BUST
From Amazon UK - "In his first official book, Jeff Lynne reveals the meticulous planning leading up to the epic Wembley or Bust concert, and shares the stories behind a career-spanning catalogue of songs. In an exclusive new text, Lynne reflects on his formative years growing up and his eventual success with ELO hits such as ‘Mr. Blue Sky’, ‘Evil Woman’ and ‘Livin’ Thing’. From his memories of producing The Beatles’ last single, ‘Free as a Bird’, to his anecdotes from inside one of the greatest supergroups, the Traveling Wilburys, Lynne also discusses his fascinating career outside of ELO. His narration guides the reader through hundreds of exclusive photographs taken specially for the making of this book. From backstage to front of house, Wembley or Bust is Jeff Lynne’s account of a once-in-a-lifetime concert, and its significance within the greater story of his career as one of the most popular recording artists, songwriters and producers of all-time.
‘When I wrote and recorded these songs originally, I never would have expected the fantastic audience response all these years later; it’s amazing.’ – Jeff Lynne
The music of Jeff Lynne is beloved by fans all over the world and has been for three generations. Now, after a hiatus of nearly thirty years, the multi-award-winning songwriter, producer and founder of ELO has made a triumphant return to touring. Since 2014, he has played across Europe and North America, the high point for Lynne being his dramatic homecoming for a crowd of 60,000 fans at Wembley. On 24th June 2017, London’s historic stadium was transformed into one of the greatest rock’n’roll spectacles of all time, as Lynne performed his group’s most extensive set list to date against a dazzling backdrop of pyrotechnics, lasers and a giant ELO spaceship."
Available at all good bookshops including Amazon UK.
From Amazon UK - "In his first official book, Jeff Lynne reveals the meticulous planning leading up to the epic Wembley or Bust concert, and shares the stories behind a career-spanning catalogue of songs. In an exclusive new text, Lynne reflects on his formative years growing up and his eventual success with ELO hits such as ‘Mr. Blue Sky’, ‘Evil Woman’ and ‘Livin’ Thing’. From his memories of producing The Beatles’ last single, ‘Free as a Bird’, to his anecdotes from inside one of the greatest supergroups, the Traveling Wilburys, Lynne also discusses his fascinating career outside of ELO. His narration guides the reader through hundreds of exclusive photographs taken specially for the making of this book. From backstage to front of house, Wembley or Bust is Jeff Lynne’s account of a once-in-a-lifetime concert, and its significance within the greater story of his career as one of the most popular recording artists, songwriters and producers of all-time.
‘When I wrote and recorded these songs originally, I never would have expected the fantastic audience response all these years later; it’s amazing.’ – Jeff Lynne
The music of Jeff Lynne is beloved by fans all over the world and has been for three generations. Now, after a hiatus of nearly thirty years, the multi-award-winning songwriter, producer and founder of ELO has made a triumphant return to touring. Since 2014, he has played across Europe and North America, the high point for Lynne being his dramatic homecoming for a crowd of 60,000 fans at Wembley. On 24th June 2017, London’s historic stadium was transformed into one of the greatest rock’n’roll spectacles of all time, as Lynne performed his group’s most extensive set list to date against a dazzling backdrop of pyrotechnics, lasers and a giant ELO spaceship."
Available at all good bookshops including Amazon UK.
JOHN VAN DER KISTE - ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, SONG BY SONG
Written by John Van Der Kiste.
The book can be purchased via Amazon UK here.
From Amazon UK - "ELO (The Electric Light Orchestra) were devised by Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne of The Move as a fusion of rock and contemporary classical-style music, combining orchestral instruments, guitars, keyboards and drums in the same line-up. Their aim was to continue from where The Beatles' 'I Am The Walrus' left off. After the release of their debut eponymous album in 1971 and a few live dates at home and in Europe, it became increasingly apparent that both leaders' objectives were incompatible. Wood left Lynne in charge of the group to refine their sound, and their ambitious progressive rock epics gradually giving way to a more accessible style. With keyboard player Richard Tandy and drummer Bev Bevan the only other constant members in an ever-changing line-up, by the end of the decade the group were rarely out of the British and American charts. After disbanding in 1986, ELO Part II (minus Lynne) returned for two albums, but Lynne reclaimed the name with an album in 2001 and a long-awaited reappearance as Jeff Lynne's ELO in 2014. This book provides a comprehensive examination of all the group's studio albums."
Written by John Van Der Kiste.
The book can be purchased via Amazon UK here.
From Amazon UK - "ELO (The Electric Light Orchestra) were devised by Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne of The Move as a fusion of rock and contemporary classical-style music, combining orchestral instruments, guitars, keyboards and drums in the same line-up. Their aim was to continue from where The Beatles' 'I Am The Walrus' left off. After the release of their debut eponymous album in 1971 and a few live dates at home and in Europe, it became increasingly apparent that both leaders' objectives were incompatible. Wood left Lynne in charge of the group to refine their sound, and their ambitious progressive rock epics gradually giving way to a more accessible style. With keyboard player Richard Tandy and drummer Bev Bevan the only other constant members in an ever-changing line-up, by the end of the decade the group were rarely out of the British and American charts. After disbanding in 1986, ELO Part II (minus Lynne) returned for two albums, but Lynne reclaimed the name with an album in 2001 and a long-awaited reappearance as Jeff Lynne's ELO in 2014. This book provides a comprehensive examination of all the group's studio albums."
BARRY DELVE - ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, EVERY ALBUM, EVERY SONG
Written by Barry Delve.
The book can be purchased via Amazon UK here.
From Amazon UK - "2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the first Electric Light Orchestra album. The ELO story is one of continued success for over 50 years. From inauspicious beginnings in 1971, where live audiences barely reached double figures, ELO would become one of the most popular bands in the world by the end of the decade, thanks largely to the songwriting and production talents of Jeff Lynne; hits such as ‘Evil Woman’, ‘Mr. Blue Sky and ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’; multi\-platinum albums like Out Of The Blue and Discovery, and, of course, their spectacular stage shows.
Although ELO finally called it a day in 1986, they re\-emerged in 2014 as Jeff Lynne’s ELO, playing a triumphant comeback concert at London’s Hyde Park. Since then, they haven’t looked back, releasing further albums to critical and public acclaim, culminating in ELO’s biggest ever live show in front of 70,000 fans, at Wembley Stadium and 2019’s chart topping album, From Out Of Nowhere.
As well as examining all of ELO’s recorded catalogue, the author has spoken to many people who have been involved with the band over the decades, uncovering along the way previously unseen photographs and new information about the group and their recordings, making this one of the most comprehensive guides to ELO ever published."
Written by Barry Delve.
The book can be purchased via Amazon UK here.
From Amazon UK - "2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the first Electric Light Orchestra album. The ELO story is one of continued success for over 50 years. From inauspicious beginnings in 1971, where live audiences barely reached double figures, ELO would become one of the most popular bands in the world by the end of the decade, thanks largely to the songwriting and production talents of Jeff Lynne; hits such as ‘Evil Woman’, ‘Mr. Blue Sky and ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’; multi\-platinum albums like Out Of The Blue and Discovery, and, of course, their spectacular stage shows.
Although ELO finally called it a day in 1986, they re\-emerged in 2014 as Jeff Lynne’s ELO, playing a triumphant comeback concert at London’s Hyde Park. Since then, they haven’t looked back, releasing further albums to critical and public acclaim, culminating in ELO’s biggest ever live show in front of 70,000 fans, at Wembley Stadium and 2019’s chart topping album, From Out Of Nowhere.
As well as examining all of ELO’s recorded catalogue, the author has spoken to many people who have been involved with the band over the decades, uncovering along the way previously unseen photographs and new information about the group and their recordings, making this one of the most comprehensive guides to ELO ever published."
JAMES R TURNER - ROY WOOD, THE MOVE, ELO & WIZZARD, EVERY ALBUM, EVERY SONG
Written by James R Turner.
The book can be purchased via Amazon UK here.
From Amazon UK - "From the heart of the country, and the vibrant musical scene that rotated around Britain s second-largest city Birmingham in the mid 1960s, came a plethora of creative rock groups. Roy Wood, together with several other well-known Birmingham faces, left their respective bands to form The Move, an innovative group due to Roy s distinctive song-writing style, and the bands unique vocal harmonies.
They became regulars on famed British TV show Top of the Pops, and had the first ever single to be played on BBC Radio 1. Meanwhile, in Birmingham, Roy s replacement in the Nightriders, Jeff Lynne, had formed a band of his own - The Idle Race - taking Lynne s musical vision into more psychedelic territories. These two brilliant songwriters were also close friends, and Wood persuaded Lynne to join the Move followed by a new project, the Electric Light Orchestra, before a parting of the ways led to Wood forming Wizzard.
This book examines the music recorded by Roy Wood as a solo artist, plus The Move, early ELO and Wizzard, while an appendix also covers the three albums recorded by the Idle Race. Taking in genres such as rhythm and blues, psychedelic pop, progressive rock and glam, this masterful - often unsung - songwriter and musician helped set the musical blueprint for the early 70's."
Written by James R Turner.
The book can be purchased via Amazon UK here.
From Amazon UK - "From the heart of the country, and the vibrant musical scene that rotated around Britain s second-largest city Birmingham in the mid 1960s, came a plethora of creative rock groups. Roy Wood, together with several other well-known Birmingham faces, left their respective bands to form The Move, an innovative group due to Roy s distinctive song-writing style, and the bands unique vocal harmonies.
They became regulars on famed British TV show Top of the Pops, and had the first ever single to be played on BBC Radio 1. Meanwhile, in Birmingham, Roy s replacement in the Nightriders, Jeff Lynne, had formed a band of his own - The Idle Race - taking Lynne s musical vision into more psychedelic territories. These two brilliant songwriters were also close friends, and Wood persuaded Lynne to join the Move followed by a new project, the Electric Light Orchestra, before a parting of the ways led to Wood forming Wizzard.
This book examines the music recorded by Roy Wood as a solo artist, plus The Move, early ELO and Wizzard, while an appendix also covers the three albums recorded by the Idle Race. Taking in genres such as rhythm and blues, psychedelic pop, progressive rock and glam, this masterful - often unsung - songwriter and musician helped set the musical blueprint for the early 70's."
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Peter Sutter has written two volumes about Jeff Lynne's career. Full details and how to order the books can be found at the German ELO Fanclub website here.