The Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), with Phil Bates, will perform two exclusive concerts in the Centre Court at Emperors Palace.<\/p>\n
The shows are set for February 13 and 14, perfect timing for a Valentine’s Day outing.<\/p>
The performances will feature all the classic ELO chart toppers, including, Rock n Roll is King, Hold on Tight, Roll Over Beethoven, Evil Woman, All Over the World, Don’t Bring Me Down and Sweet Talking Woman.<\/p>\n
The band has accumulated a staggering 27 Top 40 hit singles in both the UK and the US, with 20 Top 20 UK singles and 15 Top 20 US singles.<\/p>
The songs are firm pop favourites and have seen much success for the ELO.<\/p>\n
Phil Bates led ELO 2 from 1993 to 1999, after Jeff Lynne left the band.<\/p>\n
The English rocker has also played with notable bands Trickster and Quill.<\/p>\n
“I am excited to tour South Africa again,” said Bates, from his home in Berlin.<\/p>\n
“I’m looking forward to playing to our fans in Johannesburg and Cape Town.<\/p>\n
“I love the songs I performed with ELO and I’m enjoying touring Europe, and now South Africa, with these songs that have everyone singing along.”<\/p>\n
The music of ELO has been a firm favourite with South African fans since the band originally formed in the 1970s.<\/p>\n
Their distinctive sound is a combination of pop\/rock, fused with a string section of violins.<\/p>\n
For the South African tour, the local string sensation, The Muses, are a perfect fit and will perform with the band.<\/p>\n