Jeff Lynne

Jeffrey "Jeff" Lynne (born 30 December 1947) is an English songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer who gained fame as the leader and sole constant member of Electric Light Orchestra. He was later a co-founder and member of The Traveling Wilburys together with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. Lynne has produced recordings for artists such as The Beatles, Brian Wilson, Roy Orbison, D... More

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  • Dec 30, 1947 (age 64 years)

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  • Lynne, Jeff,
  • Jeffrey "Jeff" Lynne,
  • Jeffrey Lynne,
  • Otis Wilbury,
  • Clayton Wilbury

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  • 1970
  • 1972
  • 1970
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