Origin of the name of Electric Light Orchestra
Posted on March 29th, 2007 by TK
Ever wondered how the best band of all time, the Electric Light Orchestra, got its unusual name? Sure you have! Admit it! According to my other brain, aka Wikipedia…
The group’s name is an intended pun based not only on electric light (as in a light bulb as seen on early album covers) but also using “electric” rock instruments combined with a “light orchestra” (orchestras with only a few cellos and violins that were popular in Britain during the 1960s).
TK!
Believe it or not, I was way off.
I thought it had to do with lights on their flying saucer.
Oh man, I love ELO. It’s music that makes me happy.
I’ve been away from your blog. Hope you’re back at full strength soon.