McCartney Times

Electric Light Orchestra have made a bit of a comeback in recent years, and it got people thinking — like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominating committee. The band was responsible for some of the most textured and catchy music to come out of the ’70s. Led by Jeff Lynne‘s crystalline production, ELO’s music is heard in commercials, movies and samples in songs by contemporary artists like Daft Punk, Girl Talk and the Hives. It’s taken 20 years since ELO were first eligible to be nominated. And while they’re widely considered a longshot to get in after all this time, we offer five reasons why the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should be inducted this year.

Source: 5 Reasons Electric Light Orchestra Should Be in the Hall of Fame