Personally I think 🤔 Bev Bevan didn't get the Recognition He definitely Deserves !! Bev Bevan is One the Greatest Drummers in the World 🌎 !! Keep Rocking Bev !!
Jeff gets a lot of credit, as well he should, but he was surrounded by other great musicians as well, and Bev is one of them. Legendary. ELO, to me, is the zenith of rock and roll.
What a lovely bloke Bev is, it was a joy to see him again and looking so good. Im glad he,s still working. He must have hundreds of friends. Good luck and longevity to him.
I really hope Bev and Jeff Lynne will get together before they both go to that great rock band in the sky. At this point in their lives, friendship is the most important thing. They did so much together, and they really need to sit and have a pint together. I think they would both be glad they did. Come on guys! You can take a moment, and get together just for old time sake to iron things out. Honestly it's all water under the bridge at this point anyway. The only thing left is having the pint together!
60 years later! Bev Bevan has always been one of my most beloved drummers since I was a young kid! I wanted to be just like him, but I turned into my own drummer self!!!
I was a great fan of the Move. Amazing how life moves on since those great times. Music today sucks on the whole it's only the "oldies" making great music these days as far as I am concerned.
I met Bev, Kelly Grouchett, Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark and the other members of ELO Part II back in 1999. ELO Time tour 1981 was my first ever concert. I was 11 then. I shook Bev's hand and told him it was such an honor to meet him. He is tall too and was really nice. I told him as much as I could remember, it was an amazing show and mentioned the malfunction of Fred the Robot during the show and he remembered that lol. Only wish I had had all my ELO albums, but had heard of their show at the last minute and didn't have time to go home and retrieve them.
I met them all at The Burswood Casino Perth Australia after their show, have still got a photo with each of their autographs over the top....great show, great guys, can't ever forgive Jeff for marginalizing the others in the band.
Great interview, Bev looks great, shame he’s not still working with Jeff, been a fan of ELO since 79 aged 12. I saw elo in 86 at Heartbeat 86 NEC, Orchestra in Crewe (Groucut the and Kaminsk) and ELO part 2 again at the NEC with Moscow philharmonic orchestra.
Excellent interview! I could listen to Bev Bevan all day, it's so interesting to hear about his past and present accomplishments. Fantastic drummer to top it all off :)
I met Bev a few days before this interview, on September 18th...see pic! I had just watched him play a set with his band, they were fan bloody tastic! I gave him a portrait I had drawn of him on full drum kit, I think he liked it because he gave me a kiss on the cheek...I went home very happy. I shook one of those magic hands and he also signed my Discovery album, which is what he is doing in the picture. Great person, seems a little shy when not on stage.
A true 'working' musician, and a legend. He seems quite unassuming about his career and I hope he actually realises how many people love him and how much of an influence he has had on people. I had an ELO poster on my bedroom wall throughout the 80s, and he was on it.
I saw Bev and The Move do an outdoor concert in The Hague, Holland in 1969. They were down to a four piece band: Bev on drums, Roy Wood on guitar, Carl Wayne on lead vocal and Rick Price on bass, but with 100 watt WEM stacks across the stage and a WEM P.A. on each side they were LOUD AS HELL!! They played their latest hit "Wild Tiger Woman" and man, they rocked. Always liked the Move way more than I did ELO. Jeff Lynne is a very capable producer, but his songs don't really hold up without all the string bombast, whereas Roy Wood gave us catchy tunes like "I Can Hear the Grass Grow", "Fire Brigade" and the pop classic "Blackberry Way". My favorite was one of their last singles, "Chinatown", a unique quirky-sounding song so typical of Wood. The Move never gained real star status, but in my opinion they were right up there with the great British bands. They definitely sounded too off-beat for a 70's American market better suited for Lynne's neo-classical kitsch. Roy Wood cut a few more records with Wizard, including the wall-of-sound hit "See My Baby Jive", another proof of Roy's prowess as writer of catchy tunes.
An amazingly modest man to be so talented and yet, the perfect drummer for elo. Thanks bev, I think you must be a remarkable human being and very kind. Thanks for all you have done with Jeff and elo. Much respect and admiration.
I recall Bev was a great ambassador for E.L.O during their heyday. Bev remains enthusiastic,engaging and has his feet firmly on the ground. Good wishes to you Bev.
I love Bev and all the past Band Members of ELO but Jeff is ELO! The quality of Musicians Jeff Lynne has had since 2013 is Outstanding and Jeff Lynne's ELO has the very best sound "ever" in Concert...Can't wait to see Jeff Lynne's ELO in concert again soon.
I completely disagree. The ELO sound is long dead. Zoom to From out of Nowhere just sounds like a Traveling Wilburys knockoff rather than an actual ELO record.
Always saw his name on my ELO records back in the day, was playing the drums myself at the time. But without RUclips and being a kid the gang stayed pretty anonymous to me apart from their music. It's nice to see the face and hear him talking now. Thanks for the upload.
I loved the interview! I have been a huge ELO fan for years, but the band members have been a mystery to me for the most part. It was wonderful to find out who Bev Bevan is, and who some of his influences were.
yes I caught them in Malvern in June last year, I particularly liked the musical parts, and Mr Blue Sky at the end had everyone up and and singing along. Seeing him in Quill in September.
Interesting interview ..He was drummer with my former husband Singer/Songwriter Nicky James's" The Wild Cherries," for a short while.What a brilliant drummer he is too... I loved that period in time ,it was wild, and life was one huge adventure,most of the musicians we knew around this period became famous that were from Birmingham including The Moody Blues . Pleased to hear he a new band ."The Bev Bevan Band, "I will be listening out for them.. I wish them well. Oh! .. Merry Christmas all
Great interview. Loved ELO back in the day. Saw sabbath with Bev and Ian Gillian on vocals. It was a little strange to a teenage sabbath fan, but looking back it was a cool show. Remember thinking the drums sounded great!
What a great guy, a lovely man, was a big ELO fan in the 70's , all top musicians in a great band , some lovely stories , he seems so down to earth, and a really decent man,
I remember seeing ELO on Midnight Special in the mid 70’s. Bev always served as the spokesperson for the band. As a newbie rock fan, I assumed he was the leader of the group.
He wasn't the "leader" but a co-founder of ELO along with Jeff and Roy Wood. Jeff hated public speaking (and touring too,) so left the job to Bev who was more than keen to do it.
@@iniquity123 love your username! Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne were both reticent about public performance. Funny how Roy later went into glam rock, which has a flashier image. There's a video of Roll Over Beethoven from ELO 2, when Roy was still in the group. Jeff has a wig made of mylar strips, wearing eyeshadow and other face makeup! That might be the point where he said "I ain't doing this no more", and Roy left to start Wizzard.
His mother must have had so much faith in her son succeeding as a drummer. She was a terrific mother to pay the thirty-five pounds for the drums and lessons. Just listening to Bev talking about his Mum is sweet. Glad Bev began the drums and succeeded as well as he has.
When ELO was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the band mentioned Bev Beven in the acceptance speech. It was a classy move, because without Bev Beven on drums, ELO would not be the same amazing band it is.
@@GNF54 I thought it was very sad when Jeff re-recorded many of ELO's hits on his own, playing all the instruments for a compilation album. Very likely the reason was financial, so that he could collect a higher royalty rate and have a longer time before the performances went out of copyright, but it was like a message to say the other musicians were expendable. Sad indeed.
Bev, so very lovely to see you. I have been a fan of EL0 for a great many years and enjoyed you at Wembley on a few occasions. Best wishes to to you. N
If you want to see for yourself just how tight the Move were, look up their "Colour me pop" performance, it keeps floating around on RUclips. I find it mesmerizing.
An amazing guy. Saw him at a concert a few years ago at Aston Wood golf club with a lot of other Birmingham stars from years ago including Trevor burton
I really like bev Bevan since I first saw him on the video music time. Playing twilight beating out an awesome beat. I had no idea whatsoever the young cheeky chappie playing flowers in the rain with the move was actually him.
Love elo,wish kelly G. and Jeff lynne could have worked out issues...kelly made elo,special...Jeff should have given him a nice bonus after all his work and live vocals....like one million, Kelly was well worth it
I always thought it was quite a loss to ELO to lose Bev but I never knew the reasons and still don't to this day but thank goodness for the old videos where he was a major part.
I just looked on Spotify for The Move . Sadly there were only four album selections . But one was The Move “Live at The Marquee Club” the cover has a photo of the band on stage and it captured the moment when a television is being smashed with a axe. I thought I would mention it since Bev spoke about it in the interview . Bev’s a great drummer he reminds me of a big band drummer.
First saw the Move at the Marque club Birmingham so impressed by there set when ever they around the Midlands. would try to get to see them remember Roy Wood playing a wood saw one evening I recognised there van and realized they where looking a working mans club pointed them in the right direction and of course went along myself
I remember the first record on Radio One. Flowers in the Rain. I listened to it as I was getting ready to go to work. I was sixteen and I thought it was fantastic.
Bev Bevan is one of the most under appreciated drummers of all time. He seems like a great guy. I’m still curious as to why he sold out his interest in the Electric Light Orchestra. Is there bad blood between him and Jeff????
Yes, I am afraid there is. Bev wanted to tour as ELO Part II but Jeff was not keen - as Jeff, Bev and Richard (Tandy) all jointly had rights to the name. Jeff sued to stop Bev using the name and Jeff eventually bought out the rights from Bev. Its a damn shame really, as Bev, Richard and Jeff were the core of ELO. Jeff must have has it in his mind to tour again - or at least to have the option - as he now of course tours as Jeff Lynnes ELO.
@@andrewmartin9001 evidently there was some promoter(s) who let people believe that ELO Part II was ELO. Jeff had to keep suing the promoters so he wouldn't lose the rights to the ELO name. Eventually Jeff bought Bev's share of the rights so he could use the name without being challenged.
@@gaylewayland9628 Hi Gayle - thank you, it is always good to learn more about the background, and I did not know that some promoters were misleading the public in this way. Thanks for replying. Take care, and stay safe.
Jeff Lynne is too stubborn for reconciliation. Bev Bevan is just a gentleman. I would have loved it, if Bev could have had a few guest appearances on recent tours. Especially on the massive Wembley date. I could listen to Bev talk all day long.
Keith Smart claims that he was asked to be the drummer in The Move before Bev Bevan was, Keith was a childhood friend of Trevor Burton. Keith eventually became one of the two drummers in Wizzard, Charlie Grima was the other Wizzard drummer and percussionist.
*Nice calm interview...it's amazing how 'Proper English' rockers become when they're not being a rebel rocker for fans* *"You can take the boy out of England...but never the 'England' out of the boy!"*
Personally I think 🤔
Bev Bevan didn't get the Recognition
He definitely Deserves !!
Bev Bevan is One the
Greatest Drummers in the World 🌎 !!
Keep Rocking Bev !!
Well said
Definitely he isn't being appreciated for the creating the drumming section for ELO. It's truly sad that there was a falling out with Jeff Lynne.
He seems so down to earth. Glad he’s still with us and apparently healthy.
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Jeff gets a lot of credit, as well he should, but he was surrounded by other great musicians as well, and Bev is one of them. Legendary. ELO, to me, is the zenith of rock and roll.
What a lovely bloke Bev is, it was a joy to see him again and looking so good. Im glad he,s still working. He must have hundreds of friends. Good luck and longevity to him.
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@@jaynemair6024 You're challenging John Bonham
Bev is a great drummer. His ELO stuff is Hall of Fame level.
I really hope Bev and Jeff Lynne will get together before they both go to that great rock band in the sky. At this point in their lives, friendship is the most important thing. They did so much together, and they really need to sit and have a pint together. I think they would both be glad they did. Come on guys! You can take a moment, and get together just for old time sake to iron things out. Honestly it's all water under the bridge at this point anyway. The only thing left is having the pint together!
Jeff Lynne without his ELO mates is not an experience!!!
agreed
Prayers that Jeff, Bev, and Roy Wood will meet up
I totally agree it would be great to see them play together again.
Bev's drumming was such an important part of the ELO sound along with Kelly's harmonies.
I love his drumming with ELO. I wish I had Bev in my band. Stellar.
60 years later! Bev Bevan has always been one of my most beloved drummers since I was a young kid! I wanted to be just like him, but I turned into my own drummer self!!!
Bev seems a really nice guy. So modest. Relaxing interview. Cheers.
I would love to see Bev back with ELO. Afraid it won't ever happen! Sad sad so sad 💔
I was a great fan of the Move. Amazing how life moves on since those great times. Music today sucks on the whole it's only the "oldies" making great music these days as far as I am concerned.
Bev is such a great influence regarding sound and drumming. ELO is not ELO without Bev!!!
No their not. Bev is the beast.
If anyone has the balls to try and top him, they will witness an epic beat down.
@@alexarutherford1137 Hell yes they will!
@@toddblanks If I ever meet him, I will.
@@toddblanks oops... 😥 (that's the cold sweat emoji FYI)
I met Bev, Kelly Grouchett, Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark and the other members of ELO Part II back in 1999. ELO Time tour 1981 was my first ever concert. I was 11 then. I shook Bev's hand and told him it was such an honor to meet him. He is tall too and was really nice. I told him as much as I could remember, it was an amazing show and mentioned the malfunction of Fred the Robot during the show and he remembered that lol. Only wish I had had all my ELO albums, but had heard of their show at the last minute and didn't have time to go home and retrieve them.
I was there in '81. Twice ! Wembley arena then NEC. Still got the ticket stubs in perfect condition !
I met them all at The Burswood Casino Perth Australia after their show, have still got a photo with each of their autographs over the top....great show, great guys, can't ever forgive Jeff for marginalizing the others in the band.
Bev’s drumming on Shazzam Lookin On and Message were so excellent! Also his vocal
on Ben Crawley Steel Company! Love him!
Only ever saw Bev playing with Black Sabbath in 83' with Ian Gillan singing....he did a great job.
Great interview, Bev looks great, shame he’s not still working with Jeff, been a fan of ELO since 79 aged 12. I saw elo in 86 at Heartbeat 86 NEC, Orchestra in Crewe (Groucut the and Kaminsk) and ELO part 2 again at the NEC with Moscow philharmonic orchestra.
Excellent interview! I could listen to Bev Bevan all day, it's so interesting to hear about his past and present accomplishments. Fantastic drummer to top it all off :)
I would love to meet Bev. Want of my drumming Idols.
I love Bev's playing with ELO! He's a true gentleman...wonderful interview!
Fire in High... Insanity! 🔥🔥🔥
What a lovely down to earth human being.
I met Bev a few days before this interview, on September 18th...see pic! I had just watched him play a set with his band, they were fan bloody tastic! I gave him a portrait I had drawn of him on full drum kit, I think he liked it because he gave me a kiss on the cheek...I went home very happy. I shook one of those magic hands and he also signed my Discovery album, which is what he is doing in the picture. Great person, seems a little shy when not on stage.
A true 'working' musician, and a legend. He seems quite unassuming about his career and I hope he actually realises how many people love him and how much of an influence he has had on people. I had an ELO poster on my bedroom wall throughout the 80s, and he was on it.
Thanks for this. Great to learn about Bev Bevan from the man himself. 😎
Outstanding drummer with his own beat.
I saw Bev and The Move do an outdoor concert in The Hague, Holland in 1969. They were down to a four piece band: Bev on drums, Roy Wood on guitar, Carl Wayne on lead vocal and Rick Price on bass, but with 100 watt WEM stacks across the stage and a WEM P.A. on each side they were LOUD AS HELL!! They played their latest hit "Wild Tiger Woman" and man, they rocked. Always liked the Move way more than I did ELO. Jeff Lynne is a very capable producer, but his songs don't really hold up without all the string bombast, whereas Roy Wood gave us catchy tunes like "I Can Hear the Grass Grow", "Fire Brigade" and the pop classic "Blackberry Way". My favorite was one of their last singles, "Chinatown", a unique quirky-sounding song so typical of Wood. The Move never gained real star status, but in my opinion they were right up there with the great British bands. They definitely sounded too off-beat for a 70's American market better suited for Lynne's neo-classical kitsch. Roy Wood cut a few more records with Wizard, including the wall-of-sound hit "See My Baby Jive", another proof of Roy's prowess as writer of catchy tunes.
Met Bev few years ago , lovely guy & great drummer 🥁😃
lucky you..wish I could meet him
An amazingly modest man to be so talented and yet, the perfect drummer for elo. Thanks bev, I think you must be a remarkable human being and very kind. Thanks for all you have done with Jeff and elo. Much respect and admiration.
He seems like such a decent guy, no affectations. Heartwarming to hear him share his musical history.
Bev Bevan is best legend drums Electric Light Orchestra i Electric Light Orchestra part two.
Had a massive crush on this guy when I was younger... he still has it!
I’ve loved Bev for over 45 years 😍
I recall Bev was a great ambassador for E.L.O during their heyday. Bev remains enthusiastic,engaging and has his feet firmly on the ground. Good wishes to you Bev.
I love Bev and all the past Band Members of ELO but Jeff is ELO! The quality of Musicians Jeff Lynne has had since 2013 is Outstanding and Jeff Lynne's ELO has the very best sound "ever" in Concert...Can't wait to see Jeff Lynne's ELO in concert again soon.
Music perfection always
I completely disagree. The ELO sound is long dead. Zoom to From out of Nowhere just sounds like a Traveling Wilburys knockoff rather than an actual ELO record.
@@snsnshhhs663 Its all good you have your opinion and we all have ours. Peace! Enjoy great music!!!
@@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour I honestly didn’t think you’d reply…
Always saw his name on my ELO records back in the day, was playing the drums myself at the time. But without RUclips and being a kid the gang stayed pretty anonymous to me apart from their music. It's nice to see the face and hear him talking now. Thanks for the upload.
I loved the interview! I have been a huge ELO fan for years, but the band members have been a mystery to me for the most part. It was wonderful to find out who Bev Bevan is, and who some of his influences were.
bev plays in a band called quill now! you should check them out.
What a lovely interview, shame it wasn't for longer.
Good to see you fit, healthy and still doing it Bev!
saw bev and elo in a music hall on the pier at ocean city, md. in front of about 50 people. they were amazing. great memories
David Henderson what year?
So great to hear Bev in conversation about his life 🥁😀
Very good interview, I wish we could get these kind of quality informative and knowledgeable flowing rock star interviews in the USA.
Bev Bevan is part of the fabric of my life along with Jeff Lynne and ELO, wonderful memories of their songs throughout my life💚🏴
Bev is so cool and chilled and friendly, great dude altogether :)
What a nice person Bev sounds I saw Stand up and Rock this year 2017 in Wakefield FABULOUS.
yes I caught them in Malvern in June last year, I particularly liked the musical parts, and Mr Blue Sky at the end had everyone up and and singing along. Seeing him in Quill in September.
The only thing missing from from ELO today . Bev bevan ,
Best drummer around.
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@@pureboxofscartcables 2nd best (behind John Bonham)
Bev wasn’t even invited to the induction of rock roll hall of fame
@@Adetv1616 He was, actually. He was planning on going, but he had prior commitments planned months earlier and couldn't come.
Interesting interview ..He was drummer with my former husband Singer/Songwriter Nicky James's" The Wild Cherries," for a short while.What a brilliant drummer he is too... I loved that period in time ,it was wild, and life was one huge adventure,most of the musicians we knew around this period became famous that were from Birmingham including The Moody Blues . Pleased to hear he a new band ."The Bev Bevan Band, "I will be listening out for them.. I wish them well. Oh! .. Merry Christmas all
Great interview………….Bev Bevan one of the greatest drummers ever……thank you ❤❤❤❤❤
Bev, Roy, Trevor and Ace should get back together and see what happens. It’s not too late
Great interview. Loved ELO back in the day. Saw sabbath with Bev and Ian Gillian on vocals. It was a little strange to a teenage sabbath fan, but looking back it was a cool show. Remember thinking the drums sounded great!
Class act and one of our great drummers
What a great guy, a lovely man, was a big ELO fan in the 70's , all top musicians in a great band , some lovely stories , he seems so down to earth, and a really decent man,
I remember seeing ELO on Midnight Special in the mid 70’s. Bev always served as the spokesperson for the band. As a newbie rock fan, I assumed he was the leader of the group.
He wasn't the "leader" but a co-founder of ELO along with Jeff and Roy Wood. Jeff hated public speaking (and touring too,) so left the job to Bev who was more than keen to do it.
@@iniquity123 love your username! Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne were both reticent about public performance. Funny how Roy later went into glam rock, which has a flashier image. There's a video of Roll Over Beethoven from ELO 2, when Roy was still in the group. Jeff has a wig made of mylar strips, wearing eyeshadow and other face makeup! That might be the point where he said "I ain't doing this no more", and Roy left to start Wizzard.
Bev god bless you man..you are truly the best..
His mother must have had so much faith in her son succeeding as a drummer. She was a terrific mother to pay the thirty-five pounds for the drums and lessons. Just listening to Bev talking about his Mum is sweet. Glad Bev began the drums and succeeded as well as he has.
great bloke bev is have a signed copy of his book really down to earth man unlike some of today
Bev! Remember reading the book you brought out in 1980! It was fascinating!
Yup, I've got that book, too.
I remember asking my mother what a "Cum Catcher" was...! lol That was a story about a roadie if my memory serves me right
I’ve never heard of this book. What is it?
Kevin Ryan Do a search on you-tube " Bev Bevan TOTP 1980- The ELO story Book" you can see Bev talking to Tommy Vance,showing it!
I owned it too back in the day. Hardly wrote about Jeff, but did write about Don Arden and daughter Sharon who later became Mrs. Osbourne!
Bev is a great talent
A pioneer and legend, looking and sounding great. His playing on Shazam alone qualifies him for the r&r drum hall of fame.
Bev was the drummer for 2 truly great bands. Shame that Bev and Jeff don’t talk anymore, life is short.
When ELO was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the band mentioned Bev Beven in the acceptance speech.
It was a classy move, because without Bev Beven on drums, ELO would not be the same amazing band it is.
@@cooldudicus7668 sadly Kelly Groucutt and the entire string group of Mik, Hugh, and Mel have been ignored by Jeff Lynne
@@GNF54 I thought it was very sad when Jeff re-recorded many of ELO's hits on his own, playing all the instruments for a compilation album. Very likely the reason was financial, so that he could collect a higher royalty rate and have a longer time before the performances went out of copyright, but it was like a message to say the other musicians were expendable. Sad indeed.
Bev, so very lovely to see you. I have been a fan of EL0 for a great many years and enjoyed you at Wembley on a few occasions. Best wishes to to you. N
If you want to see for yourself just how tight the Move were, look up their "Colour me pop" performance, it keeps floating around on RUclips. I find it mesmerizing.
Seems like a really decent humble chap. Well done.
An amazing guy. Saw him at a concert a few years ago at Aston Wood golf club with a lot of other Birmingham stars from years ago including Trevor burton
Drumming Legend❤❤❤❤
Mr. Peppercorn must chime in and say that The Move was one of the greatest bands in R&R history. It's sad that America wasn't in touch.
Bev Bevan is the sort of Drummer that every bass player would love to play with.
He always was my favorite in Elo. It's because my dream was to be a drummer but it's never happened. 😭
Gran Baterista, con historia y también le dio un sello al sonido ELO. Un baterista súper infravalorado. En mí opinión, es uno de los mejores.
I love Bev he is so nice but very talented, ELO not the same without him. Growing up it was Bev and Cozy Powell I liked to watch.
And still has amazing hair! He is easy on the eyes as well……..🥰
Saw BB and Jasper recently 2022. Boy can BB still play drums, and Jasper after a nervous start was hilarious. A great night, long may they continue.
I really like bev Bevan since I first saw him on the video music time. Playing twilight beating out an awesome beat.
I had no idea whatsoever the young cheeky chappie playing flowers in the rain with the move was actually him.
Love elo,wish kelly G. and Jeff lynne could have worked out issues...kelly made elo,special...Jeff should have given him a nice bonus after all his work and live vocals....like one million, Kelly was well worth it
What Charles said....legend and great drummer.
I always thought it was quite a loss to ELO to lose Bev but I never knew the reasons and still don't to this day but thank goodness for the old videos where he was a major part.
I just looked on Spotify for The Move . Sadly there were only four album selections . But one was The Move “Live at The Marquee Club” the cover has a photo of the band on stage and it captured the moment when a television is being smashed with a axe. I thought I would mention it since Bev spoke about it in the interview . Bev’s a great drummer he reminds me of a big band drummer.
Enjoyed this very much. I enjoy ELO and all things Brummie. Bev speaks well and tells a great story
Thanks for the post. The Move and ELO fan. Enjoyed the interview.
First saw the Move at the Marque club Birmingham so impressed by there set when ever they around the Midlands. would try to get to see them remember Roy Wood playing a wood saw one evening I recognised there van and realized they where looking a working mans club pointed them in the right direction and of course went along myself
I had SUCH a crush on this guy when I was young!
I was bevs waiter one night at the NEC, about 97/98. I think he was there for the neil diamond concert. Nice down to earth bloke,no Airs and graces
I remember the first record on Radio One. Flowers in the Rain. I listened to it as I was getting ready to go to work. I was sixteen and I thought it was fantastic.
He jammed w/Phil Lynott, Tony Iommi & Geezer Butler🤘
One of my favorite drummers - sounds like a classy guy as well! 👍
Bev Bevan is one of the most under appreciated drummers of all time. He seems like a great guy. I’m still curious as to why he sold out his interest in the Electric Light Orchestra. Is there bad blood between him and Jeff????
Yes, I am afraid there is. Bev wanted to tour as ELO Part II but Jeff was not keen - as Jeff, Bev and Richard (Tandy) all jointly had rights to the name. Jeff sued to stop Bev using the name and Jeff eventually bought out the rights from Bev. Its a damn shame really, as Bev, Richard and Jeff were the core of ELO. Jeff must have has it in his mind to tour again - or at least to have the option - as he now of course tours as Jeff Lynnes ELO.
@@andrewmartin9001 thanks for your answer.
@@andrewmartin9001 evidently there was some promoter(s) who let people believe that ELO Part II was ELO. Jeff had to keep suing the promoters so he wouldn't lose the rights to the ELO name. Eventually Jeff bought Bev's share of the rights so he could use the name without being challenged.
@@gaylewayland9628 Hi Gayle - thank you, it is always good to learn more about the background, and I did not know that some promoters were misleading the public in this way. Thanks for replying. Take care, and stay safe.
Great Interview and Bev is clearly a great guy. I grew up loving ELO
Jeff Lynne is too stubborn for reconciliation. Bev Bevan is just a gentleman. I would have loved it, if Bev could have had a few guest appearances on recent tours. Especially on the massive Wembley date. I could listen to Bev talk all day long.
He looks young at his age. Like he said in his book Bev didn´t smoke cancer stickslike the many other ELO members.
he is now 75 and he looks 50.
@@emilyvollaro2019 one good looking man
Kelly smoked. So did Jeff, but he quit sometime before 2012. Jeff was still smoking in the late 90s
Keith Smart claims that he was asked to be the drummer in The Move before Bev Bevan was, Keith was a childhood friend of Trevor Burton. Keith eventually became one of the two drummers in Wizzard, Charlie Grima was the other Wizzard drummer and percussionist.
What a great interview
We love Bev!
i was a kid to young see the beatles at old hill plaza but i can remember them getting into a limo after the show
*Nice calm interview...it's amazing how 'Proper English' rockers become when they're not being a rebel rocker for fans*
*"You can take the boy out of England...but never the 'England' out of the boy!"*
His drum beat was at its best in the Move time.
Face the Music, 1972 was pretty hot!
Amazing he was part of a big scene before we knew him
greatest of the caveman drummers
Enjoyed the interview. First time hearing Bevs story.
Bev was and is one of the best, his beat was the begenning of my love for the geoup
Bev Benav was one of the greatest recordig engineers ever.
wow!!! the drummer of ELO!!!
I saw you on tour with BlackSabbath in Barcelona in 1983 Good Job
He went to school with Jasper Carrot. Clever kids, it was a grammar school.