A guide to Regina Spektor's album 'Far' Oct 26, 2009
She was raised on Russian folk songs and bootleg Queen records, loves Nirvana and the Ramones, and asks Jeff Lynne to produce her music without checking out his resume first ... She was raised on Russian folk songs and bootleg Queen records, loves Nirvana and the Ramones, and asks Jeff Lynne to produce her music without checking out his resume first. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Taking it nice and easy Oct 19, 2009
Although it might be easy to make a comparison to the Traveling Wilburys, the late '80s collaboration among George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Roy Orbison, don't bother. When asked if they thought of the Baby Boomer power ensemble, Oberst breezily answered, "Oh, no more than we usually do.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Regina Spektor's latest album, Far, does not disappoint Sep 16, 2009
Spektor worked with four different producers for this album - Mike Elizondo, Garret "Jacknife" Lee, Jeff Lynne and David Kahne. Instead of losing herself in the production, which happens to many artists who decide to work closely with several producers, Spektor's originality was savored in this album; while it may sound more polished than her previous minimalist work, her personality still shines. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
VH1 and VH1 Classic Celebrate The Beatles with The Beatles Anthology Premiering in Three Installments August 26, September 2, and September 9 at 9PM* Aug 25, 2009
Next premiering at 9PM* is "The Concert for George." On November 29, 2002, one year after George Harrison's death, his many friends gathered to celebrate his life by playing his music, including artists Eric Clapton, Jools Holand, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Billy Preston, and Ringo Starr. The Beatles week on VH1 Classic continues with "Storytellers: Ringo Starr" on Tuesday, September 8 at 8:30PM. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bleu returns to Boston to play at T.T. the Bears Jul 24, 2009
Not coincidentally, Bleu grew up addicted to the candied production techniques Robert Mutt Lange employed on all those Def Leppard (and Shania Twain) albums, and he counts ex-Electric Light Orchestra leader-turned-producer Jeff Lynne as one of his idols. A few years back, Bleu enlisted pals like Jellyfish s Andy Sturmer and the Candy Butchers Mike Viola to help him record an album-length tribute to Lynne titled L.E.O. Bleu says he even met the man himself. (Boston Globe)
Rest in peace? The perils of posthumous pop Jul 21, 2009
Around 30 years later, the Beatles and producer Jeff Lynne did something similar when they added their own overdubbed instruments and vocals to two songs left unfinished by the late John Lennon, Free as a Bird and Real Love. . (MSNBC -- News)
The Dead Weather and Tinted Windows join the supergroup ranks May 22, 2009
80s The Traveling Wilburys: Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, and Jeff Lynne. It's hard to get more super than that. (Boston Globe)
Anticipated summer albums May 9, 2009
The "Soviet Kitsch" girl lined up four producers for her latest disc, including Garret "Jacknife" Lee and ELO's Jeff Lynne, a man whose storied past was lost on Spektor, who only knew him from the credits of that last Tom Petty record. Fortunately, Lynne is quite familiar with his own past, bringing ELO-style strings to "Blue Lips." As Spektor explained in Rolling Stone, "I wanted to learn from as many people as I could. If I had more time, I probably would have used six more producers." (June... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Supermodel Kathy Ireland Lashes Out Against Pro Choice Apr 28, 2009
The five remaining Idol hopefuls, Julian Sands, Eric Idle, Kenneth Branagh, Xander Berkeley, Jeff Lynne, Bruno Tonioli, Lucy Davis and Fred Williard at the British Consul General s Official Residence in Hancock Park for a BritWeek celebration on Thursday. Socialite Tinsley Mortimer donning Judith Ripka at The Save Venice Society "La Notte Arancione" on Thursday in NYC.. (Fox News)
Coachella music fest flies high Apr 20, 2009
Jeff Lynne, a former member of the Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison, came out to see Harrison's son, Dhani, in his new band, thenewno2. Harrison's widow, Olivia, also was there, and Rosanna Arquette was spotted in the photographer's pit near veteran rock photographer John Rowlands, who photographed The Beatles more than 40 years ago. (USA Today -- Life)
Late George Harrison gets Hollywood star Apr 15, 2009
Among those paying tribute to the former Beatle, who died of lung cancer at age 58 in 2001, were Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, T Bone Burnett, Joe Walsh and Tom Hanks, who said, "All things must pass, sure, but George is going to live forever.". Harrison's widow, Olivia, joined by their son Dhani and speaking before hundreds of fans waving photos and albums behind heavily guarded barricades, called her late husband "a beautiful, mystical man living in a material world." Dhani, 30,... (USA Today -- Life)
George Harrison receives Walk of Fame star Apr 15, 2009
From left to right, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Olivia Harrison and Dhani Harrison pose for photos at a ceremony for Beatles legend George Harrison who posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on April 14 ... Most remarkable sense of humorIncense smoke snaked into the air during the dedication as Petty, sporting dark sunglasses, mingled with such celebrity guests as Jeff Lynne, T-Bone Burnett and Tom Hanks. (MSNBC -- News)
CORRECTING and REPLACING Regina Spektor Announces New Album, Far Apr 14, 2009
Four exceptional producers collaborated with Spektor on Far: Jeff Lynne (ELO, The Traveling Wilburys), Mike Elizondo (Dr. Dre, Eminem), David Kahne (Paul McCartney, The Strokes) and Garret "Jacknife" Lee (Weezer, R.E.M.). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ex-Beatle Harrison to get Hollywood star Apr 4, 2009
In the late 1980s and early 90s he collaborated with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne in the whimsical musical supergroup The Traveling Wilburys. In conjunction with the stars unveiling, Capitol/EMI said it plans to announce details for a new Harrison music project later this month. (MSNBC -- News)
Obituaries in the news Feb 21, 2009
Formed in Birmingham, England, in 1971 by local musicians Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood, ELO short for Electric Light Orchestra combined rock 'n' roll with orchestral arrangements replete with string sections, choirs and symphonic sweep. Groucutt joined ELO in 1974 after leaving his previous band, Sight and Sound. (International Herald Tribune)
BY GEORGE, HE'S GOT IT! Feb 17, 2009
" Because of their close working association, it was a natural for Harrison to complete his father's last record, "Brainwashed," with the aid of George's former Traveling Wilburys partner Jeff Lynne, who acted as producer. Harrison says his style is harder, more psychedelic rock than his father's soulful melodies. Still, what he borrowed from Dad is more tangible than style or technique. "I've taken all of his instruments. On ["You Are Here"] you hear all of the guitars he left behind. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
