Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)'s 1981 Concert History

Electric Light Orchestra, often called "ELO," was formed by Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood, and Bev Bevan in 1970. When Wood left in 1972, Richard Tandy joined and is often considered one of the original and consistent members of ELO, even though he was not technically a founder. In 1983, ELO disbanded, but the band continued under several different names. Bevan formed ELO Part II in 1989, renaming this group The Orchestra in 2000. Similarly, Lynne re-formed ELO as Jeff Lynne's ELO with Tandy in 2014. Some consider these bands continuations of the original ELO, but others argue that each of these is a distinct band and that the original (and real) ELO existed only between 1970 and 1983.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 15, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) / Voyager
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NEC Arena Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Dec 13, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)
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Birmingham N E C Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Dec 12, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra / Voyager

Electric Light Orchestra

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National Exhibition Centre Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Nov 13, 1981
ELO Rotterdam Ahoy Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Nov 07, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra / Hall & Oates
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Market Square Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Nov 06, 1981
ELO / Hall & Oats
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Cincinnati Coliseum Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Nov 05, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra

Time tour

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Chicago Stadium Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov 04, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra / Hall & Oates
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Joe Louis Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nov 02, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra / Hall & Oates
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Milwaukee Arena Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Oct 30, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) / Hall & Oates
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Omaha Civic Auditorium Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Oct 29, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) / Hall & Oates

ELO's Time Tour

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The Checkerdome St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Oct 24, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) / Hall and Oates

ELO in Concert

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Mobile municipal auditorium Mobile, Alabama, United States
Oct 21, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra

Time Tour

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The Omni Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Oct 19, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra / Hall and Oates

Time Tour

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Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Oct 15, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra
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Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Oct 14, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra

Time

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Roanoke Civic Center Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Oct 08, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra / Ellen Foley
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Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 08, 1981
Oct 02, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra / Ellen Foley

TIME TOUR

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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 02, 1981
Oct 01, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra
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BJCC Coliseum Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Sep 27, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra

Time TOUR

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McNichols Sports Arena Denver, Colorado, United States

Photos from 1981 View All 1981 Photos


Electric  Light Orchestra / Ellen Foley on Oct 2, 1981 [381-small]

Electric Light Orchestra / Ellen Foley
Oct 2, 1981
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Electric Light Orchestra / Voyager on Dec 12, 1981 [639-small]

Electric Light Orchestra / Voyager
Dec 12, 1981
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Craig Hatfield

Electric Light Orchestra / Voyager on Dec 12, 1981 [264-small]

Electric Light Orchestra / Voyager
Dec 12, 1981
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Craig Hatfield

Louis Clark, Mik Kaminski, Bev Bevan, Jeff Lynne, Richard Tandy, Kelly Groucutt, Dave Morgan., Electric Light Orchestra / Voyager on Dec 12, 1981 [279-small]

Louis Clark, Mik Kaminski, Bev Bevan, Jeff Lynne, Richard Tandy, Kelly Groucutt, Dave Morgan.


Electric Light Orchestra / Voyager
Dec 12, 1981
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Craig Hatfield

Electric  Light Orchestra / Ellen Foley on Oct 2, 1981 [660-small]

Electric Light Orchestra / Ellen Foley
Oct 2, 1981
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) / Hall & Oates on Oct 29, 1981 [323-small]

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) / Hall & Oates
Oct 29, 1981
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
  Uploaded by Tonyman60

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) / Hall & Oates on Oct 29, 1981 [325-small]

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) / Hall & Oates
Oct 29, 1981
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
  Uploaded by Tonyman60

Electric  Light Orchestra / Ellen Foley on Oct 2, 1981 [788-small]

Electric Light Orchestra / Ellen Foley
Oct 2, 1981
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  Uploaded by Scuba Steve60

Electric Light Orchestra / Ellen Foley on Oct 8, 1981 [726-small]

Electric Light Orchestra / Ellen Foley
Oct 8, 1981
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

Electric  Light Orchestra / Ellen Foley on Oct 2, 1981 [606-small]

Electric Light Orchestra / Ellen Foley
Oct 2, 1981
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) / Hall and Oates on Oct 24, 1981 [729-small]

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) / Hall and Oates
Oct 24, 1981
 Mobile, Alabama, United States
  Uploaded by Chuchin Loreto

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) / Voyager on Dec 15, 1981 [592-small]

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) / Voyager
Dec 15, 1981
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Michael Chambers

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) had?

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) has had 279 concerts.

What genre is Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)?

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Classic Rock, British, Progressive Rock, Soft Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Mellow Gold, Art Rock, Progressive, Glam Rock, Symphonic Rock, Beatlesque, Crossover Prog, Progressive Pop, and Symphonic Prog.

When was the last Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) concert?

The last Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) concert was on April 30, 2022 at private residence..... in Los Angeles, California, United States. The bands that performed were: ELO / U-Cubed.

What setlist does Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) play live?

The songs that Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the July 30, 2019 concert at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, United States:

  1. Standin' in the Rain
  2. Evil Woman
  3. All Over the World
  4. Showdown
  5. Do Ya
  6. When I Was a Boy
  7. Livin' Thing
  8. Handle With Care
  9. Rockaria!
  10. Last Train to London
  11. Eldorado Overture
  12. Can't Get It Out of My Head
  13. 10538 Overture
  14. Shine a Little Love
  15. Wild West Hero
  16. Sweet Talkin' Woman
  17. Telephone Line
  18. Don't Bring Me Down
  19. Turn to Stone
  20. Mr. Blue Sky
  21. Roll Over Beethoven

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