Electric Light Orchestra, Part II In-depth Biography
Electric Light Orchestra Part II} was formed in 1988 by drummer Bev Bevan}, a founding member of the original ELO}, the successful progressive pop group led by frontman Jeff Lynne} from 1971 into the mid-1980s. After Lynne} officially dissolved the band, Bevan} assembled a new line-up including vocalist Neil} Lockwood}, keyboardist Eric Troyer} and bassist Pete Haycock} to tour under the Electric Light Orchestra} banner; Lynne} soon filed suit against the group, the resulting settlement appending the "Part II" tag to any new albums or live performances. Their self-titled debut LP followed in 1991; a year later they issued a live album featuring new renditions of their classic hits. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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