Lynne was scheduled to perform the second of two concerts in Manchester on July 10 – as well as the last show on the band's Over and Out farewell tour on July 13 at London’s Hyde Park – but advised fans that the group’s final appearance would not proceed as planned.
"Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will not be able to perform at tomorrow’s BST Hyde Park show," shared Lynne on social media on July 12. "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 – who launched the farewell series last fall with a run of North American dates – was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 and the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.
Known for their distinct style that seamlessly and innovatively blends rock, pop and classical, ELO has had more than 20 Top 40 Hits across the US and the UK, making Lynne’s sweeping productions some of the most recognizable music of the last forty years and helping sell over 50 million records worldwide.
Widely agreed upon as one of the greatest record producers in music history, Lynne was a co-founder and member of The Travelling Wilburys together with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty, as well as a producer and collaborator with some of the biggest names in music including The Beatles, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh and Bryan Adams.
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