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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Jeff need to get over 2001 and get out there! | 3/6/2008 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: The only reason he's didn't sell was because of 9/11. Most people did not want to attend a large ... A: Actually the concert series was cancelled in Mid August of 2001. Well before the 9/11 stuff that ... | ||
| elo | 2/2/2008 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: do you know of any tour gigs in the northern area soon A: ELO with Jeff Lynne is not currently touring. Ex members of ELO are touring with a band called the ... | ||
| Second singer | 10/17/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: On some of the songs on Face the Music, it sounds like there is a different singer sharing lead ... A: Face the Music was the first LP where Bassist Kelly Groucutt came on the scene. Kelly was choosen ... | ||
| Jeff Lynne | 10/3/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: In Spain last year ,I saw an advert claiming that Jeff Lynne was singing in the Bonanza Bar , ... A: I have not heard of Jeff doing any singing. He has been in California doing producing and such for ... | ||
| autographed print/picture of jeff lynne | 9/28/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: if you could help me out with above subject, i would be greatly appreciated, thanks fran oswald ... A: There are many places that sell actual Jeff Lynne Autographs as well as replicas. But there are many ... | ||
| Belly buttons | 9/19/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: I have always wondered why the band is showing their belly buttons on the cover of "On The Third ... A: Jeff has been releasing various rare cuts with his re-release LPs lately. But there are a ton of ... | ||
| ELO- Rockaria | 9/5/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Christopher, do you know what words the operatic soprano is singing right at the beginning of ... A: I have never heard any official word on what the synthesized voice is saying, but the concensus is ... | ||
| ELO- Rockaria | 9/4/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Christopher, do you know what words the operatic soprano is singing right at the beginning of ... A: The exact words are unkown since it is sung in a German opera style. But Jeff Lynne has stated that ... | ||
| Belly buttons | 8/26/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: I have always wondered why the band is showing their belly buttons on the cover of "On The Third ... A: You are correct about the photographers name. It was his idea to point to the belly buttons. Bev ... | ||
| Idle Race's "The Birthday Party" | 7/12/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Since Jeff visited EMI and met the Beatles during the making of White Album in '68, isn't it ... A: Jeff has never been asked about what you are referring to. At lest I do not know of it. Many artists ... | ||
| Lyrics | 7/11/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: A lot of E.L.O songs are about relationships are the lyrics based on true past experiences, and can ... A: That is an excellent idea. I hope someone close to Jeff gives him the idea. I am sure he will ... | ||
| Lyrics | 7/9/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: A lot of E.L.O songs are about relationships are the lyrics based on true past experiences, and can ... A: No one knows that answer for sure, but Jeff. And He's not talking about it. Every time Jeff is asked ... | ||
| elo | 7/6/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: can you tell me if jeff is planing to release any tracks or is he doing any new material cheers A: Jeff has been quite busy these days. Last year he help re-release three ELO CDs with some new ... | ||
| Jeff Lynne | 6/25/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Recently, I saw a concert that included STYX along with the Cleveland Youth Symphony Orchestra. They ... A: Yes, that is a spectacular Idea. But Jeff hates to tour so I would not guess to see him do it. But ... | ||
| old friend | 6/23/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Do you know if he has an official site ? A: I do not have any personal information for Jeff. I am sure it will be almost immpossible to find ... | ||
| Rare record question | 6/18/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Hey Chris! I sold you those Xanadu and Discovery standups way back when! Remember? Anyway, I wanted ... A: I have heard of this happening in the past. I may have heard about that exact one, but I can't ... | ||
| Rockaria website | 6/14/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Christopher, Hey, was checking out a few website and found yours Rockaria. I couldn't believe all ... A: I do not know any of the ELO members personally, but I have met them. I was able to shake Jeffs hand ... | ||
| Jeff Lynne today | 6/13/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Hey Christopher, I've been a huge ELO/J.Lynne fan for 30 years and I'm curious, is Jeff Lynne now a ... A: I think Jeff knows he was way ahead of his time. But he was burnt in 2001 and gun shy now. In 2001 ... | ||
| Jeff Lynne today | 6/13/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Hey Christopher, I've been a huge ELO/J.Lynne fan for 30 years and I'm curious, is Jeff Lynne now a ... A: I would not say Jeff is a recluse. He is a very private person, but not a recluse. He is all over, ... | ||
| Fire On High | 5/18/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: I just heard the song "Fire On High", and I don't know if it is me, but it has a lot of similarities ... A: I am not sure they have ever worked together. Jeff ran in the George Harrison, Tom Petty crowd. ... | ||
| Is it true? | 5/3/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: I have recently come across a song called 'Is it true?' listed as being performed by Jeff Lynne and ... A: Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne were associated from 1966 to about 1972. They collaberated for two groups, ... | ||
| copyright | 4/30/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: my company would like to use E.L.O.'s song, Fire on High, on our website. We were wondering if we ... A: You should always get permission to use any song on a website. ELO/Jeff Lynne has recently licensed ... | ||
| elo | 4/12/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Are ELO planning any tours in uk 2007-2008 A: The original band with Jeff lynne at the helm has not had a concert since 2001. I do not see any ... | ||
| elo remix | 4/8/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: can you help me trying to find a song by ELO all i know is that the group atomic kitten done a cover ... A: I do not know the answer to your question. You can always post to the elo list at www.ftmusic.com. ... | ||
| Recently released sond? | 4/7/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: By mistake tuned to Radio 2 and heard an ELO track that according to Johnthon Ross had just been ... A: Jeff Lynne of ELO has just help in a 30th Anniversary release of Out of the Blue. On this reissue ... | ||
| Jeff Lynne/ELO | 3/22/2007 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: In listening to Out of the Blue, it seems so many of the songs are about lovers walking out on each ... A: It is really hard to tell exactly why Jeff write as he does. I am sure many of his inspirations are ... | ||
| Bouncer | 11/25/2006 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: As a member of Showdown, and becoming involved in the tribute project ( already recorded one song ... A: I am sorry I cannot help on this one. I have an extensive music library as well as quite a few ... | ||
| jeff lynne | 11/8/2006 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: I'm a woman in Sweden who wonders why it is so hard to contakt Jeff? I only wanted to tell him that ... A: Jeff is a very private person who wishes to remain as hidden as possible. It is very hard for almost ... | ||
| jeff lynne | 11/6/2006 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Jeff Lynne's first wife was my cousin Rosemary and I've heard that she was his inspiration for evil ... A: Jeff was always very protective of "what" he wrote songs about. He has recently stated, at the 2001 ... | ||
| Jeff's Most Vocally Challenging Song | 10/14/2006 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Has Jeff ever disclosed what song he's written that was the most vocally challenging? A: Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I have been on vacation the past week. In many jeff ... | ||
| The Voices | 10/14/2006 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Who is the high tenor that is often heard in ELO? Is this a true tenor or do they sound that well ... A: On a few songs, for the studio cut, Jeff actually brought in Female singers to help out. Especially ... | ||
| ELO - Fire on High | 10/14/2006 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: At the beginning of Fire on High is a mishmash of sound and music snippets. Right BEFORE the choir ... A: I have heard Jeff Lynne speak of the musical parts to that intro. He says it's 100% ELO. Jeff and ... | ||
| Several ELO Questions | 10/10/2006 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Was the identity of Mack, ELO's sound engineer ever revealed? What are the names of Jeff's ... A: Let me see is I can help. Was the identity of Mack, ELO's sound engineer ever revealed? I have ... | ||
| What's Jeff Worth?? | 10/10/2006 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Do you know what Jeff is worth monetarily? Has that ever been disclosed? Is he as wealthy as ... A: Nobody knows what Jeff is Worth but Jeff. He is no where near as wealthy as Mr Gates, but In 1986 he ... | ||
| moran@mediacopyonline.com | 9/25/2006 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Hey - do you know what the guitar / amp combo is on "do you want my love"? Les Paul + Marshall ... A: The song "Do Ya" from the 1976 LP "A New World Record" was done during Jeffs Gibson Les Paul era. ... | ||
| ELO SPLIT WHY ? - PLEASE READ | 9/5/2006 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: YOU MUST GET LOADS OF EMAILS , SO HOPEFULLY YOU'LL GET AROUND TO THIS WHEN YOU CAN . I USED TO LIKE ... A: Bev Bevan is one of the nicest people in the world. He is always ready to put out a hand and always ... | ||
| ELO song lyrics | 8/1/2006 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Looking for song lyrics for ELO "Do Ya Want My Love". Thanks! Rex~ A: I believe the song you are looking for is called "Do Ya" from the 1976 LP "A New World Record" You ... | ||
| Living Thing Lyrics Question | 7/20/2006 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Hey there Christopher, I've heard that the lyrics of "it's a living thing' by ELO are based on that ... A: The song "Livin' Thing" from the 1976 "A New World Record" LP is one of the most asked about song ... | ||
| guitars | 2/27/2006 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: Do you happen to know what brand and model acoustic guitars were used in the song "Fire On High?" A: Actually I do not know which acoustic guitars he used. Alot of times they put this info on the ... | ||
| elo song | 1/29/2006 | Christopher A. Landt |
| Q: i think elo has this song it has the lyrics"me into you, you into me" etc... is that enough to go ... A: That is not quite enough to go on. I have a complete Lyrics database for all ELO, Lynne, Move, Plus ... | ||
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