Phil Bates

About

Phil Bates is a British guitarist and singer, known from ELO Part II and later Electric Light Orchestra tribute work. He joined Part II in spring 1993 and wrote for the album Moment of Truth. On stage he pairs a rock band with string-style arrangements in the Jeff Lynne vein. In 2026 he announced a farewell solo run, and for May 2027 a co-headline stretch with Cutting Crew.

What's new

2026-10
On his official site he announced a farewell solo tour for autumn 2026 and a co-headline run with Cutting Crew in May 2027.

Tour

GreveKnebelHeilbronnMünchenBridgendLytham St AnnesStaffordWeston-super-MareCromerTrowbridgePenrithMalvern

Tracks

Mr. Blue SkyELO classic in the live set

Breaking Down the Wallswritten for ELO Part II, Moment of Truth

Evil WomanELO hit

Don't Bring Me DownELO live staple

Upcoming · 1

Electric Light Orchestra Experience feat. Phil Bates + Cutting Crew

Sun 9.5. 20:00 ✨ New Lucerna Music Bar, Prague

Electric Light Orchestra Experience featuring Phil Bates and Cutting Crew will appear at Lucerna Music Bar.

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Where they play · 1

Lucerna Music Bar

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