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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BST Hyde Park Cancels Final Day After ELO Withdraws Due to Jeff Lynne's Health Issues
Organizers of London's annual BST Hyde Park concert series have canceled the event's final day on Sunday (July 13) after Jeff Lynne's ELO withdrew due to medical reasons. On Saturday (July 12), organizers announced that Lynne — whose performance was set to be his final live show — would not appear as planned. More from Billboard Sabrina Carpenter Brings Out Duran Duran for 'Hungry Like the Wolf' at BST Hyde Park Oasis Storm Back to U.K. No. 1 Following Reunion Tour Boost Watch Justin Bieber Have a 'Sweet Spot' Dance Party With Sexyy Red in New Video 'Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will not be able to perform at tomorrow's BST Hyde Park show,' read a statement posted on the festival's website. 'Jeff has been battling a systemic infection and is currently in the care of a team of doctors who have advised him that performing is simply not possible at this time nor will he be able to reschedule.' Organizers added, 'The legacy of the band and his longtime fans are foremost in Jeff's mind today — and while he is so sorry that he cannot perform, he knows that he must focus on his health and rehabilitation at this time.' Later that day, organizers updated the announcement to confirm that the entire July 13 program would be canceled following Lynne's withdrawal. The lineup was set to include special guests The Doobie Brothers, Steve Winwood and Dhani Harrison. Full refunds will be issued to ticket holders. 'Tonight's performance marks the final night of an incredible edition of BST Hyde Park and we look forward to seeing everyone next year,' the updated statement said. Saturday's lineup featured performances by Stevie Wonder, Ezra Collective, Thee Sacred Souls, Elmiene, Corinne Bailey Rae, and others. Jeff Lynne's ELO concert at BST Hyde Park was announced in October 2024 and billed as the group's final performance following their Over and Out farewell tour in North America and a run of dates in the U.K. On Thursday (July 10), the act's second-to-last concert at Manchester's Co-op Live was canceled at the last minute, with audience members already seated in the venue. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
The Guardian
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Jeff Lynne cancels final live show over health concerns
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) frontman Jeff Lynne has cancelled what had been billed as his final ever performance, owing to ill health. Lynne was due to appear at the BST Hyde Park festival series on Sunday night, closing what had been the band's farewell 'Over and Out' tour, 55 years since the band formed. A spokesperson for the concerts said he had a 'systemic infection'. They added Lynne would not be able to reschedule. BST said the whole concert, which was to have performances by Steve Winwood and the Doobie Brothers as well as Lynne, would be cancelled. It said ticket holders would be refunded. The decision comes days after the 77-year-old axed a concert in Manchester shortly before he was scheduled to come out on stage. He had appeared on stage in Birmingham in a home town send-off a week ago, but was unable to play his trademark guitar owing to a broken wrist, suffered during a taxi crash in London. A statement from BST Hyde Park said: 'Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will not be able to perform at tomorrow's BST Hyde Park show. 'Jeff has been battling a systemic infection and is currently in the care of a team of doctors who have advised him that performing is simply not possible at this time nor will he be able to reschedule. 'The legacy of the band and his longtime fans are foremost in Jeff's mind today – and while he is so sorry that he cannot perform, he knows that he must focus on his health and rehabilitation at this time.' Lynne had previously described the Hyde Park gig as a fitting way to end his career. He had begun his return to touring with a concert at the park in central London in 2014. Lynne had said: 'It seems like the perfect place to do our final show. We couldn't be more excited to share this special night in London with our UK fans.' If he does not play in front of live audiences again, it would bring an end to a career that took in No 1 albums with ELO, which he founded with the drummer Bev Bevan and the vocalist Roy Wood in 1970. The band split in 1986, with Lynne saying he had lost interest. Bevan forming his own band, ELO Part II. Apart from a brief comeback in 2001, Lynne did not play with ELO until 2014, with the band rebranded as Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra along with longtime band member, the pianist Richard Tandy. Tandy died in 2024 and Lynne carried on as the final original member of the band still a part of the group.
Telegraph
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Jeff Lynne cancels Electric Light Orchestra Hyde Park performance
Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) have pulled out of their show on Sunday at BST Hyde Park festival in London, organisers announced on Saturday. Veteran musician Lynne, 77, who was due to headline the festival on Sunday with his band, was taken ill last week as they prepared to play the second of two shows at Manchester's Co-op Live on what was billed as ELO's farewell tour. The BST show would have been the band's final live appearance. But in a statement on Saturday, fans were told that Lynne had pulled out on the advice of doctors because of a 'systemic infection'. The statement read: 'Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will not be able to perform at tomorrow's BST Hyde Park show. 'Jeff has been battling a systemic infection and is currently in the care of a team of doctors who have advised him that performing is simply not possible at this time, nor will he be able to reschedule. 'The legacy of the band and his long-time fans are foremost in Jeff's mind today – and while he is so sorry that he cannot perform, he knows that he must focus on his health and rehabilitation at this time.' Soon after the statement was released, the organisers of BST also announced the cancellation of the whole Sunday show, which had also been due to feature artists including the Doobie Brothers and Steve Winwood. They said all ticket-holders would receive full refunds. ELO, whose hits include Livin' Thing, Mr Blue Sky, Telephone Line and Evil Woman, was formed in Birmingham in 1970 by Lynne, multi-instrumentalist Roy Wood and drummer Bev Bevan, but first split in 1986. They are known for fusing classical music, Beatles-style pop and futuristic rock visuals, and were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2017. Singer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer Lynne resurrected the band in 2014. On Sept 14 that year, he teamed up with the BBC Concert Orchestra to play some of the band's greatest hits at a comeback concert at BST Hyde Park. ELO released the album From Out Of Nowhere in 2019 and it soared to No1 on the UK albums charts, joining Discovery (1979), Time (1981) and their compilation album, All Over the World: The Very Best Of Electric Light Orchestra (2005). Lynne, who also co-founded the supergroup The Travelling Wilburys with George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and Tom Petty, was made an OBE in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours list for services to music, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in 2015.
The Guardian
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Jeff Lynne cancels final live show over health concerns
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) frontman Jeff Lynne has cancelled what had been billed as his final ever performance owing to ill health. Lynne was due to appear at the BST Hyde Park festival series on Sunday night, closing what had been the band's farewell 'Over and Out' tour, 55 years since the band formed. A spokesperson for the concerts said he had a 'systemic infection'. They added Lynne would not be able to reschedule. The decision comes days after the 77-year-old axed a concert in Manchester shortly before he was scheduled to come out on stage. He had appeared on stage in Birmingham in a home town send-off a week ago, but was unable to play his trademark guitar owing to a broken wrist, suffered during a taxi crash in London. A statement from BST Hyde Park said: 'Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will not be able to perform at tomorrow's BST Hyde Park show. 'Jeff has been battling a systemic infection and is currently in the care of a team of doctors who have advised him that performing is simply not possible at this time nor will he be able to reschedule. 'The legacy of the band and his longtime fans are foremost in Jeff's mind today – and while he is so sorry that he cannot perform, he knows that he must focus on his health and rehabilitation at this time.' Lynne had previously described the Hyde Park gig, where he would be performing alongside fellow Brummie Steve Winwood and US rock group the Doobie Brothers, as a fitting way to end his career. He had begun his return to touring with a concert at the park in central London in 2014. Lynne had said: 'It seems like the perfect place to do our final show. We couldn't be more excited to share this special night in London with our UK fans.' If he does not play in front of live audiences again, it would bring an end to a career that took in No 1 albums with ELO, which he founded with the drummer Bev Bevan and the vocalist Roy Wood in 1970. The band split in 1986, with Lynne saying he had lost interest. Bevan forming his own band, ELO Part II. Apart from a brief comeback in 2001, Lynne did not play with ELO until 2014, with the band rebranded as Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra along with longtime band member, the pianist Richard Tandy. Tandy died in 2024 and Lynne carried on as the final original member of the band still a part of the group.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The Doobie Brothers Glasgow Hydro Stage Times: Gig set times, support, drinks prices, tickets, setlist, age restrictions
The Doobie Brothers have a date with Glasgow. | Contributed There will be the rare chance to see an iconic rock group in Glasgow this week. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Formed in California in 1970, The Doobie Brothers have sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, spawning an array of global hits like Listen to the Music, Long Train Runnin and What a Fool Believes. The lineup of Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, John McFee and Michael McDonald recently reunited to release 16th studio album Walk This World earlier this year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad They recently supported ELO at Hyde Park and are now setting out on a UK tour - and there's good news for Scottish fans, with a date in Glasgow. Here's everything you need to know about the gig. When are the Doobie Brothers playing Glasgow? The Doobie Brothers will play the OVO Hydro on Friday, July 11. Who is supporting the Doobie Brothers at their Glasgow gig? No support has been announced yet for the Doobie Brothers' Glasgow gig - and as this is the first date of their tour there's no hint. Expect a support act to warm the crowd up though - watch this space for the latest information. What are the stage times for the Doobie Brothers in Glasgow? Doors open at 6.30pm and there are no other official set times. Having said that, judging by similar gigs at the venue, expect the support to start at some point between 7-7.30pm and for the Doobie Brothers to take to the stage between 8.30-9pm. The gig will finish by 11pm at the very latest. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Are tickets still available for the Doobie Brothers? If you've decided at the last minute that you'd like to go to the gig then you're in luck, although remaining tickets are priced from a wallet-bursting £104.65. If you have deep pockets you can get tickets here. Are there any age restrictions at the Doobie Brothers' Hydro gig? It's over-14s only in the standing areas and over-8s in the seated sections. All under-16s must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. What are the drinks prices at the Doobie Brothers gig? Here's how much you'll be paying at the bar: Pint of Madri: £7.90 Pint of Aspall Cyder Blush: £7.60 Wine: £7.80 Pinot Grigio Fizz: £8.50 Can of soft drink: £2.40 Bottle of water: £3.10 Spirits: £5.80 Mixers: £1.10 What is the likely Doobie Brothers setlist? The Doobie Brothers played a broadly similar setlist every night of the American leg of their current tour. Expect to hear most of - if not all - the following in Glasgow.
