Original: Jeffrey '' Jeff '' Lynne ( born 30 December 1947 ; Shard End , Birmingham ) is an English songwriter , composer , arranger , singer , guitarist , and record producer who gained fame as the leader and sole constant member of Electric Light Orchestra and was a co-founder and member of The Traveling Wilburys .
Simplified: His longtime band was the Electric Light Orchestra ( also known as ELO ) , but he worked with many other artists , including Duane Eddy , members of the Travelling Wilburys ( Lynne himself was one also ) , and The Beatles .