Jeff Lynne

Full Name
Jeffrey Lynne
Born
December 30th, 1947
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Shard End, Birmingham, England
Net Worth
Estimated $100 million
Partner
Camelia Kath
Family
Jeff Lynne was born to Nancy Lynne and Philip Lynne in Birmingham, England. He has two sisters and developed an interest in music from an early age after receiving his first guitar from his father. Lynne was previously married to Rosemary Adams before their divorce and later married actor Camelia Kath in 2017. He has two daughters from previous relationships.
Years Active
1963–present
Bands
The Andicaps, The Chads, The Nightriders, The Idle Race, The Move, Electric Light Orchestra, Traveling Wilburys
Top Tracks
'Mr Blue Sky', 'Livin' Thing', 'Evil Woman', 'Telephone Line', 'Don't Bring Me Down'
Top Albums
'Out of the Blue', 'A New World Record', 'Discovery', 'Time', 'Eldorado'
Records Sold
More than 50 million
Number Ones
'Xanadu'
Fun Facts
Jeff Lynne co-founded Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty in 1988. Jeff Lynne produced George Harrison's comeback album 'Cloud Nine' and co-produced The Beatles' reunion singles 'Free as a Bird' and 'Real Love' during the 'Anthology' project. Despite being synonymous with Electric Light Orchestra, Lynne rarely toured during the band's commercial peak, preferring to focus on songwriting and studio production.
Related Artists
George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney

Jeff Lynne is an English musician, singer, songwriter and record producer best known as the co-founder and creative force behind Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Renowned for his meticulous production style, Lynne helped define the band’s orchestral rock sound throughout the 1970s and 1980s with a string of international hits.

Beyond ELO, he became one of the music industry’s most sought-after producers, working with artists including George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison and Paul McCartney. Lynne was also a founding member of the supergroup Traveling Wilburys alongside Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Roy Orbison. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Electric Light Orchestra in 2017, Lynne remains one of British music’s most influential songwriters and producers.

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Jeff Lynne has been a member of The Idle Race, The Move, Electric Light Orchestra and Traveling Wilburys. Did Jeff Lynne produce music for The Beatles? => Yes. Jeff Lynne co-produced The Beatles' reunion recordings 'Free as a Bird' and 'Real Love' for the 'Anthology' project.
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