Jeff Lynne, born Jeffrey Lynne on December 30, 1947, in Birmingham, England, is a renowned English musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the co-founder and consistent member of the rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), formed in 1970. Lynne has been instrumental in writing all of ELO's music since 1972, producing hits like "Evil Woman," "Livin' Thing," "Telephone Line," "Mr. Blue Sky," "Don't Bring Me Down," and "Hold On Tight." His solo career includes albums such as "Armchair Theatre" (1990) and "Long Wave" (2012).

Lynne's early musical journey began in 1963 with the Andicaps, followed by a stint with the Chads. He was a founding member and principal songwriter of the Idle Race from 1966 to 1970. In 1970, he joined the Move and contributed significantly to the band's last two albums. Later that year, he co-founded ELO with Roy Wood and Bev Bevan, aiming to blend modern rock and pop with classical influences. After Wood's departure in 1972, Lynne took full control of ELO, leading to a series of successful albums and singles throughout the 1970s and 1980s. ELO's notable albums include "Out of the Blue" (1977), "Discovery" (1979), and "Time" (1981). The band was disbanded in 1986 but was revived by Lynne from 2000 to 2001 and again from 2014 to 2025.

Beyond ELO, Lynne co-founded the supergroup Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. He produced the Beatles' Anthology reunion singles and worked with artists like Paul McCartney, Bryan Adams, and Tom Petty. Lynne has received numerous accolades, including a star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, along with three Ivor Novello Awards.

Lynne's personal life includes marriages to Rosemary Adams, Sandi Kapelson, and Camelia Kath. Known for his distinctive style, he has been a significant figure in the music industry for decades.