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 !!

He seems so down to earth. Glad he’s still with us and apparently healthy.

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.

Bev is a great drummer. His ELO stuff is Hall of Fame level.

Bev is a legend and a great drummer

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.

Bev's drumming was such an important part of the ELO sound along with Kelly's harmonies.

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!

I love his drumming with ELO. I wish I had Bev in my band. Stellar.

Bev seems a really nice guy. So modest. Relaxing interview. Cheers.

Great interview………….Bev Bevan one of the greatest drummers ever……thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

I would love to see Bev back with ELO. Afraid it won't ever happen! Sad sad so sad 💔

Outstanding drummer with his own beat.

What a lovely down to earth human being.

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.

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’s drumming on Shazzam Lookin On and Message were so excellent! Also his vocal on Ben Crawley Steel Company! Love him!

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.

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.

Only ever saw Bev playing with Black Sabbath in 83' with Ian Gillan singing....he did a great job.

Thanks for this. Great to learn about Bev Bevan from the man himself. 😎

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 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.

I love Bev's playing with ELO! He's a true gentleman...wonderful interview!

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.

Had a massive crush on this guy when I was younger... he still has it!

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 :)

Bev is such a great influence regarding sound and drumming. ELO is not ELO without Bev!!!

Met Bev few years ago , lovely guy & great drummer 🥁😃

I’ve loved Bev for over 45 years 😍

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.

Bev Bevan is best legend drums Electric Light Orchestra i Electric Light Orchestra part two.

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.

Bev Bevan is part of the fabric of my life along with Jeff Lynne and ELO, wonderful memories of their songs throughout my life💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Good to see you fit, healthy and still doing it Bev!

Always saw his name on my ELO records back in the day, was playing the drums myself at the time. But without KZfaq 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.

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.

Bev is so cool and chilled and friendly, great dude altogether :)

Bev, Roy, Trevor and Ace should get back together and see what happens. It’s not too late

What a lovely interview, shame it wasn't for longer.

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.

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

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.

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.

Drumming Legend❤❤❤❤

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!

Bev god bless you man..you are truly the best..

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,

Seems like a really decent humble chap. Well done.

What a nice person Bev sounds I saw Stand up and Rock this year 2017 in Wakefield FABULOUS.

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.

The only thing missing from from ELO today . Bev bevan ,

Class act and one of our great drummers

Bev Bevan is the sort of Drummer that every bass player would love to play with.

Bev is a great talent

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 bloke bev is have a signed copy of his book really down to earth man unlike some of today

He always was my favorite in Elo. It's because my dream was to be a drummer but it's never happened. 😭

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 KZfaq. I find it mesmerizing.

Thanks for the post. The Move and ELO fan. Enjoyed the interview.

A pioneer and legend, looking and sounding great. His playing on Shazam alone qualifies him for the r&r drum hall of fame.

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

Loved this, awesome.

Bev was the drummer for 2 truly great bands. Shame that Bev and Jeff don’t talk anymore, life is short.

What a great interview

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

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.

Enjoyed the interview. First time hearing Bevs story.

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.

What Charles said....legend and great drummer.

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 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.

One of my favorite drummers - sounds like a classy guy as well! 👍

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.

Loved the Move!!! Lovely guy x

Bev! Remember reading the book you brought out in 1980! It was fascinating!

Enjoyed this very much. I enjoy ELO and all things Brummie. Bev speaks well and tells a great story

I had SUCH a crush on this guy when I was young!

We love Bev!

I love Bev 😍

greatest of the caveman drummers

He jammed w/Phil Lynott, Tony Iommi & Geezer Butler🤘

Great Interview and Bev is clearly a great guy. I grew up loving ELO

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.

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

Classy!

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.

wow!!! the drummer of ELO!!!

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 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.

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

Amazing he was part of a big scene before we knew him

*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!"*

Mega Interview!

His drum beat was at its best in the Move time.

Birmingham legend

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

I LOVE YOU BEV

Bev Benav was one of the greatest recordig engineers ever.