October 21st 2024.
In a bittersweet announcement, Jeff Lynne has revealed that Electric Light Orchestra's (ELO) final tour will take place at BST Hyde Park in 2025. It will be the last chance for fans to see this iconic band perform live.
Founded in Birmingham in 1970 by Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood, ELO quickly became a household name with their unique fusion of classical music, Beatles-inspired pop, and futuristic rock visuals. The band's lineup has changed over the years, but their legacy remains strong.
Sadly, earlier this year, Richard Tandy, who had been a member of ELO since its inception, passed away at the age of 76. He will be greatly missed, but his memory will live on through the music he helped create.
Currently, ELO is on a farewell tour in the US, appropriately named "Over and Out." The tour will conclude on October 26 at The Kia Forum in California. But for their final show, the band wanted to come full circle and return to the place where their touring journey began - BST Hyde Park.
Jeff Lynne shared his excitement for the upcoming performance, stating, "My return to touring began at Hyde Park in 2014. It seems like the perfect place to do our final show. We couldn't be more thrilled to share this special night with our UK fans. As the song goes, 'we're gonna do it One More Time.'"
ELO's music has touched the lives of millions and their impact on the music industry cannot be denied. Hits like "Mr Blue Sky," "Telephone Line," and "Evil Woman" have become classics and continue to be loved by fans of all ages.
The band was even inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, solidifying their status as music legends. Their most recent album, "From Out of Nowhere," was released in 2019 and features the song "One More Time," which will surely be a highlight of their final tour.
For Jeff Lynne, this farewell performance will hold a special significance. In 2020, he was awarded an OBE for his contributions to music, and in 2015, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Now, he can add one more milestone to his impressive career - the final ELO concert in the UK.
Fans of ELO can look forward to the band's final show on July 13, 2025. Tickets will go on sale on October 25, and it's sure to be a sell-out event. Jim King, the chief executive of European festivals at AEG Presents, expressed his excitement for hosting ELO's final performance, stating, "The live shows are nothing short of extraordinary and a testament to the incredible catalogue of hits we've enjoyed for over 50 years."
It's hard to believe that it's been over 30 years since ELO's first festival show at BST Hyde Park. It's a fitting location for their last hurrah and will undoubtedly be a truly special moment in music history.
While it's sad to see ELO's touring days come to an end, their music will live on forever. As Jeff Lynne said, "We're gonna do it One More Time," and that's exactly what they plan to do. So mark your calendars and get ready to say goodbye to this iconic band in the summer of 2025.
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