Jeff Lynne | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jeffrey Lynne |
Also known as | Otis Wilbury/Clayton Wilbury |
Born | Birmingham, England | 30 December 1947
Genres | Progressive rock, pop rock, symphonic rock, art rock, pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
Instruments | Guitar, Keyboards, bass, drums, percussion, cello, violin |
Years active | 1966 - present |
Labels | Jet, Harvest, Epic, SonyBMG, Reprise |
Associated acts | Electric Light Orchestra, Traveling Wilburys, The Idle Race, The Move, George Harrison, Tom Petty, The Beatles |
Website | www.ftmusic.com |
Jeffrey ("Jeff") Lynne (born 30 December 1947, Birmingham, England) is a British musician (guitar, piano and bass guitar), songwriter and music producer. His longtime band was the Electric Light Orchestra (also known as ELO), but he worked with many other artists, including Duane Eddy, members of the Travelling Wilburys (Lynne himself was one also), and The Beatles. Jeff Lynne is also well known for always wearing aviator sunglasses.