Jeff Lynne was “completely gutted” to cancel Electrical Mild Orchestra’s (ELO) remaining reveals.
Jeff Lynne was gutted to cancel his remaining reveals
The Mr. Blue Sky group had been resulting from finish their Over And Out farewell tour at BST Hyde Park in London final weekend however the present, in addition to the penultimate efficiency in Manchester three days earlier than, was axed after the 77-year-old singer contracted a “systemic an infection”.
Jeff has now spoken out for the primary time for the reason that cancellation and thanked followers for his or her assist.
He stated in a press release: “I’m now at house recuperating.
“I used to be completely gutted to must cancel the ultimate two reveals.
“I ship my heartfelt because of the entire followers in addition to my band and crew for all their assist and love.”
It was introduced final Saturday (12.07.25) that ELO’s London present could be unable to happen the next night.
An announcement learn: “Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will be unable to carry out at tomorrow’s BST Hyde Park present.
“Jeff has been battling a systemic an infection and is at the moment within the care of a workforce of medical doctors who’ve suggested him that performing is just not attainable right now nor will he be capable to reschedule.
The legacy of the band and his longtime followers are foremost in Jeff’s thoughts right now – and whereas he’s so sorry that he can not carry out, he is aware of that he should give attention to his well being and rehabilitation right now.”
ELO had been pressured to cancel their gig at Manchester’s Co-Op Stay on Thursday (10.07.25) simply minutes earlier than taking to the stage, which had sparked fears that the Hyde Park farewell may not happen.
An announcement on the band’s social media accounts confirmed: “Sadly, resulting from sickness, tonight’s scheduled efficiency of Jeff Lynne’s ELO on the Co-Op Stay won’t be going forward.
“Jeff is devastated he can not carry out this night. Extra info will grow to be out there as quickly as attainable. For refunds, please go to your level of buy.”
The singer had beforehand mentioned the way it was becoming to be performing ELO’s remaining present at Hyde Park, because it was the place the Evil Lady band returned to the stage after a 25-year absence in 2014.
Jeff stated: “My return to touring started at Hyde Park in 2014.
“It looks as if the right place to do our remaining present. We couldn’t be extra excited to share this particular night time in London with our UK followers.
“Because the track goes, ‘We’re gonna do it One Extra Time!’”