Get the latest gossip

Concern for Jeff Lynne, 77, as Electric Light Orchestra show is cancelled at the Co Op Live in Manchester after packed stadium waited for the star to step on stage


Thousands of fans were in attendance at the city's Co Op Arena for the show, but after waiting for Jeff to take to the stage, were told the performance would not go ahead as planned.

Concern has grown for Electric Light Orchestra's frontman Jeff Lynne, after the band cancelled their show in Manchester at the last minute on Thursday night. Jeff, 77, had previously been battling a broken hand while performing with ELO during their farewell tour, with fans sharing their concern for him following their first show in Manchester on Wednesday. Concern has grown for Electric Light Orchestra's frontman Jeff Lynne, after the band cancelled their show in Manchester at the last minute on Thursday night

Get the Android app

Or read this on Daily Mail

Read more on:

Photo of jeff lynne

jeff lynne

Photo of Co Op Live

Co Op Live

Related news:

News photo

Jeff Lynne’s ELO to Perform Final Show at London’s BST Hyde Park

News photo

Jeff Lynne’s ELO to Play Final Show at BST Hyde Park Next Summer

News photo

Electric Light Orchestra's Jeff Lynne announces band's final concert at Hyde Park following the death of keyboardist Richard Tandy