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    • Dec 30, 1947
    Jeff Lynne is born in Birmingham, England. The leader of the pop group the Electric Light Orchestra, he makes an appearance on the country chart in 1989 as the producer and co-writer of Roy Orbison's "You Got It"
    May 7, 1988
    Recording begins for The Traveling Wilburys' album "Vol. 1" at a studio in Encino, California, owned by rocker Dave Stewart. The band includes Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, George Harrison and Jeff Lynne
    Oct 25, 1988
    Warner Bros. releases The Traveling Wilburys' album "Vol. 1," featuring five pop and rock musicians who've written country hits: Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and George Harrison
    Jan 4, 1989
    Less than a month after Roy Orbison's death, The Traveling Wilburys' album "Vol. 1" is certified gold and platinum by the RIAA. The project teams him with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, George Harrison and Jeff Lynne
    Jan 23, 1989
    Virgin releases Roy Orbison's album "Mystery Girl," with guest appearances by Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bono and Jeff Lynne
    Mar 1, 1989
    The Traveling Wilburys' "Vol. 1" garners a double-platinum album from the RIAA. The project features five pop and rock acts who've written country hits: Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, George Harrison and the late Roy Orbison
    Aug 4, 1994
    The Traveling Wilburys' "Vol. 1" is certified triple-platinum by the RIAA. The album combines the talents of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and the late Roy Orbison, all of whom have earned country hits as songwriters
    Nov 29, 2002
    One year after George Harrison's death, Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton cover his classic "Something" during the Concert For George at London's Royal Albert Hall. Also performing: Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Ringo Starr and Billy Preston
    Jan 27, 2014
    Keith Urban performs with John Mayer and Brad Paisley teams with Pharrell Williams as CBS shoots "The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute To The Beatles" at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Also on the bill: Dave Grohl, Joe Walsh, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr
    May 12, 2014
    The Roy Orbison documentary "Mystery Girl: Unraveled" previews in Toronto. It includes appearances by Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Bono, Mike Campbell, Jim Keltner, Steve Cropper, David Malloy and John Carter Cash
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