Conversation so far:
What is Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra?
Lynne re-formed the Electric Light Orchestra again with Tandy as Jeff Lynne's ELO.
Why did bands try to immitate ELO?
Imitation bands repeatedly used ELO for promoting their own tours.
What are some other interesting aspects about ELO?
On 20 December 2016, it was announced ELO had been elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2017.

Question: Did they recieve any rewards?
Self-contained rewrite: Did ELO revieve any awards?