23 When the final fragmentation (of sorts) of the Beatles happened in 1970, the music world was left with little more than memories. Inspired by both their experimental sonic direction and the development of electronics and recording advances in the music industry, Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan and Roy Wood formed the Electric Light Orchestra. Some have said that it took up where the Beatles’ “I Am the Walrus” left off. ELO was a small dig at the “terribly, terribly, posh” light orchestral BBC radio program from the 1940’s to the 60’s. Lynne wanted to take back the assumed “exclusiveness” of acoustic orchestral instruments from the perceived societal jewellery-rattling elite and blend it into the mix - the emerging wild, free-wheeling electric sounds hinted at by the Beatles. A new recipe for sound was now on the menu. Not lost on Paul McCartney when he first met up with Jeff Lynne. Paul didn’t mince words when he said: “I know where you got that riff from for ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ ”. He thought Lynne had lifted it from “A Day in the Life”. Subsequently they became great mates. Later another Beatle - George Harrison - partnered up with Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison along with Tom Petty to form The Traveling Wilburys. It takes dedication and talent to honour the vibe of the Electric Light Orchestra. MUSIC Review ROCKARIA The ELO Experience The Tivoli | October 12 2024 TO ENTER: POST: An envelope with your name, address and phone number on the back to: LEGENDS IN CONCERT - PO Box 3302, Burleigh Town 4220 OR EMAIL: info@localnewsletters.com with LEGENDS IN CONCERT in the subject line. Please include your name, address and phone number in the email. Entries close 20.12.2024 | Winners will be notified by post/email. WIN A DOUBLE PASS Saturday 4th January 2025 @ 2.30pm Twin Towns Showroom, Wharf St, Tweed Heads Direct from Las Vegas, the original, largest, and widely regarded as the world’s greatest live celebrity tribute show, Legends in Concert will be coming to Twin Towns for the first time in 2025 FOR 4 SHOWS ONLY! Legends in Concert is heading downunder, bringing their world-famous celebrity tribute show to Twin Towns for evening and matinee performances on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 January 2025. A stellar line up of international performers will recreate the music and magic of Freddie Mercury, Cher, Tina Turner, Elvis, Cyndi Lauper and Stevie Wonder. Not only does each performer look like the star they portray, they use their own incredible voices to honour their iconic music counterpart. Legends in Concert debuted in 1983 in the heart of the Vegas strip, initially as just a six-week engagement. Since then, it has earned multiple entertainment industry awards for Show of the Year, Entertainers of the Year, Grand Slam and the prestigious Show of Shows awarded by the International Press Association. With a live band to rock the house and a vivacious lineup of back-up singers and dancers, Legends in Concert will be a spectacular and unforgettable experience. Don’t miss the chance to see the longest running show in Las Vegas’ history, right here in your own backyard! When Brisbane’ Tivoli Theatre in October hosted Rockaria: The ELO Experience it was going to be a tough call. Jeff Carter, whose hugely wide entertainment industry roles include being a vocalist (does some great “Johnny Cash” gigs by the way), a guitarist, a drummer - and a street-savvy promoter got the full house singing quickly. Not skimping on anything including having a seven-piece band, the fullness of the sound was both awesome and classy. All the great hits that sold ELO’s 50 million albums - including the absolute crowd favourite “Don’t Bring Me Down” (Bruce!) were sung. A knockout night, lights and audience energy at full power – fully electric! www.facebook.com/RockariaELO www.101fm.com.au Reviewed by 101FM Radio Presenter Stu Robertson Photography by Michelle Cop (MC Photography)
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