J Lynn

Wizzard! the Move & Roy Wood: The Shocking Truth! J Lynn

Roy Wood, born on 8th November 1946, Kitts Green, Birmingham, England, UK, is a singer-songwriter, record producer, composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist. Wood was most successful during the late '60s - mid '70s as a member and co-founder of the Move, Electric Light Orchestra and Wizzard, having contributed many hits to these these bands as a songwriter. Collectively, hit records by the Move, Electric Light Orchestra, Wizzard, and Roy's own solo singles formed an impressive chart run for him, both as composer and performer, with over 20 singles entering the UK Singles Chart, including 3 UK chart-toppers. The BBC has described Wood as being "responsible for some of the most memorable sounds of the '70s, credited as playing a major role in the Glam Rock, Psychedelic and Prog Rock movements". Roy was awarded an honorary doctorate for his contribution to rock and pop by the University of Derby during 2008. His long and eclectic career was recognised with the "Outer Limits" award at the Progressive Music Awards in London in 2015. Wood was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during 2017, as a member of Electric Light Orchestra.