WHO IS THE BEST ELO VIOLINIST ?

[@craigcampbell8560]

Hands down it is Rosie Langley. Not only is she technically the best player, she is also the most expressive. She's one of the most stunningly beautiful women to ever walk the planet as well. Drop dead gorgeous and insanely talented.

[@murlweddle2908]

Rosie

[@ErikDB6]

But she isn’t actually a member of ELO. Now, only Jeff is.

[@LoredanaLanzo-iq8ux]

Chi non ha vissuto l'Era ELO non può capire cosa erano quei Meravigliosi 7 sul palco e in studio. Non esiste confronto. Gli ELO non esistono più, è solo Jeff Lynne a portare avanti quel Marchio, gli altri sono ottimi musicisti e orchestrali che accompagnano Jeff. Almeno per me, affettivamente è così

[@randygrant-v4m]

Oh yes I totally agree

[@bazjones5282]

@@ErikDB6think about all the other now non-members in this clip and what a moot point that is.

[@brucebrewer36]

#5 She fell from heaven when Jeff needed a violinist.

[@valentinsanchez6833]

#5 Queen Rosie Langley

[@arthilliker3721]

No. 5 !! Rosie Langley !! They are ALL VERY GOOD but Rosie puts it EASILY over the top. She's an Angel in more ways than one !!

[@kurtfillman9266]

Mik created the sound and it's his. But Rosie #5 delivers the solo far better with expression You feel what she plays.

[@pongaselo]

I agree that there is no discussion. No one even comes close to the punch and complexity of #5, the lovely Rosie Langley. This is one of the great one liner intros of the ELO library and her's is the most compelling.

[@yourkiwimate]

shes my number 1, wah wah we wah shes loverly

[@PEDRO130399]

I agree!!! She has been the most talented of all!!!👏👏👏👏

[@DaveBallOW]

what? she was the most simplest. she jusst play exactly the original ssong.??? Mik kaminski was much more experimentaal and improvissory

[@billypaterson4007]

To me it has to be the beautiful Rosie Langley. What a genius on the violin hears all her stuff in my heart.

[@bobrabetsky799]

Not even close, Rosie Langley’s version is so crisp and clean- great talent and beautiful too

[@whovianhistorybuff]

Hands down number 5, I've seen ELO live with Rosie Langley and her mastery of that song is second to none, plus the smile on her face as she does it makes it look effortless and that she's making playing a pleasure instead of a chore.

[@gregorygeorgoffairforceret8844]

Rosie's version goes right to my sole playing live. I cannot stop hearing it. Rosie by far

[@jansobieski7470]

Soul... sole is bottom of UR shoe...

[@grnberetvet]

#5, Gifted, talented, and exquisite. Breathtakingly beautiful!

[@ronwillard3381]

Mik Kaminski. The Blue Violin.

[@bbmb622]

Wow! #5 who’s the super model playing this instrument - this is what you call ‘beautiful sounds’

[@JeffLynnesELO2025Tour]

Agree with Dina..Mik Kaminski forever but number five is the most beautiful!.

[@ds8382]

Rosie Langley #5, in a heartbeat!! My God, Rosie is not only a great violinist...she's an absolute goddess!

[@californiancondor6860]

You havent seen a goddess until you have seen Chereene Allen !

[@alfonseca7673]

Hands down #5 Rosie sounded and looked AMAZING 😍😍😍

[@tedansley]

I vote for CHEREENE ALLEN, I saw her at the Hyde Park concert in 2014 with Jeff Lynne's ELO, simply amazing! She's No. 3 in the video.

[@PHill1960]

and she has legs up to her ass !!!!

[@2Sorts]

I busted my huts trying to get into Hyde park that year - just for ELO. I agree Chereene Allen for that solo performance. The BBC concert orchestra are absolutely amazing. I have seen Jeff at Wembley since.

[@del1rn]

So did I. She's exceptionally GREAT!

[@mickier6404]

Definitely Mike Kaminski the man who could play in great symphonic orchestra,no question about it!

[@keruetz]

Rosie Langley. First time I heard it I nearly jumped out of my chair. Just spectacular. Specifically, her performance on the "Wembley or Bust" recording.

[@NathPetchkong]

Rosie Langley played so smooth on every single notes and she look so hot too!!

[@ShortysSportsGrill]

Give me the original ELO any time! Saw them in concert in the 70's, so that's my memory.

[@acomegna]

Mik Kiminski...no doubt! Number 5 melts my heart with her beauty!

[@dorisgonzalezurtusuaztegui3840]

Mik Kaminski. I saw Elo part 2 (without Jeff) here in Mexico twice, I think it was 2011 and 2012, Mik played as in the record and he was the only original member. He is the one and only.

[@lgmromero]

Rosie Langley is the most beautifull best violin in the history of ELO

[@albertoconte8925]

ES UNA HERMOSURA ESE VIOLIN

[@billduemling5140]

Back in the day, Mik didn't have the advantage of the better sound mixing of more-recent concert venues, but he's my favorite. Class act!

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

Neither did his predecessor, Wilf Gibson.

[@needyyambo]

Casimir Carey Jr #5 Rosie! She's the perfect combination of talent and beauty.

[@nurseplanet]

Mik Kaminski. No Doubt. HE IS THE ONE. Of course I respect any musician in the ELO history. But no one sends shivers down my spine like Kaminski.

[@LoneWolf-yp2mo]

Even with my eyes closed, Rosie Langley. AND she's a doll !!

[@bobroberson9286]

Without a doubt Rosie (#5) has it by far, she's really into the sound ⚡

[@PHill1960]

I've been listening to this song for 45 years. This was the song on the radio that intro'd me to ELO and I've LOVED then since. On of my absolute favs. And, frankly, all these solos are great.

[@btj1844]

Rosie Langley and her sisters on cellos...great combination. Superb musicians.

[@metafis2490]

Rosie is technically the best....she's exactly what Jeff wanted for solo lead violin...someone who could hear a song, maybe for the first time and reproduce it almost perfectly, whilst still having great expression. (His current band is the same, Jeff said the first time he met them for rehearsal, they'd already learned their parts to perfection. )

[@rickysmith3405]

I do not agree with this but Jeff said after their first rehearsal that if the band did not know who he was and he audition for them he probably would not get hired he said lucky for him it's his band LOL

[@brbadge]

Technically the best? She was just copying from the original record.So the rest of em are just copies.The best has to be #1.

[@JLPCORR]

No contest. No.5 Rosie Langley Think it's pretty much unanimous across the comments

[@Bluenose352]

#5 Rosie. She not only plays the solo very well, but she puts so much emotion into the solo. She seems to feel the emotion of the song as well.

[@pallepej]

#5 Rosie Langley. A totally different and harmonic sound 😊

[@thomasmarcino2498]

#5 Rosie Langley! She's also very versatile! A great singer and plays other musical instruments.

[@danafellows]

MIk Kaminski, he's the original and awesome. All are great, but Mik is the first.

[@davidmacgregor5193]

Actually Mik Kaminski was ELO's third violinist, the original was the late Steve Woolam (1970 - 1971) the second was the late Wilf Gibson (1972 - 1973). I know these two were in ELO before "Livin' Thing" was recorded, but they were both better violinists than Mik Kaminski.

[@scplant8584]

Mik kaminski

[@kurtcobainpizza5606]

@@davidmacgregor5193 Wilf was an amazing violinist..his solo on 'Kuiama' is a beast.

[@philmorris2673]

@@WildRover1964 Baba O'Riley? The solo in that song is played by the guy from East of Eden.

[@endrizo]

Nobody can touch our loved mythical iconic legend Mik

[@Dina6279]

Mik Kaminski forever but number five is the most beautiful!

[@ponyboycurtis9345]

Tough one but No.3 has it on the legs !

[@sewashburn0529]

#5 is pretty but she looks like she is so bored. #3!

[@piotrlaski974]

The question is the best , not the most beautyful.

[@chaleco82]

Number 5 of course. Her style and confidence is remarkable. Is like she is walking in the park

[@cjbeetham9197]

Def number 5 she s right into her playing and she brings everything and every 1 into this song

[@philaphans2536]

The strongest, cleanest tone is #4. But you can never go against the original, because he created the solo.

[@theoddfather8782]

I agree, I actually liked #4 the best, do you know who he is?

[@garo52]

#5 definitely...very smooth technique and transitions ..beautiful sustain and depth in her notes

[@ds8382]

Rosie, in a runaway landslide. Awesome talent, awesome beauty!!

[@thasty100]

Rosie has my vote! Not only talented but very easy on the eyes. Beautiful!😍

[@cristianvidal3419]

Mick kaminsky is the Best violinist.

[@nicklittlejohns2019]

It’s Mik.

[@nightisright1873]

Damm right he is !

[@EduardoVallejoupland]

lL a No 5 sin ninguna duda ....la misma belleza que tiene en su imagen es la misma que traslada al violin , resultando una conjuncion maravillosa e imborrable que no puede ser igualada.

[@alastairherriott3186]

#5; Rosie Langley is best ELO violinist in my opinion, and what a black dress...

[@samueladams7798]

.......I didn't see a violin, but I saw the dress!

[@mikestewart5194]

It's a live show to entertain the crowd and viewers on line like myself. I would've watched everyone once, but I will continue to watch #5 Rosie Langley indefinitely. For all the reasons everyone has said including her super confident playing style, and her cute bashful smile! Her every wish is my command!

[@mikestewart5194]

"For I love a girl who doesn't know I exist." - Sam Cooke (Cupid)

[@sonnysoldies5288]

She has it all...

[@jorgeayalaleon8646]

The last one.

[@4thArmoredVet]

Gotta' say Rosie at #5. Her execution and tone shows off her virtuosity in just a few bars. She and her sisters are on tour with ELO. How awesome is that?

[@dvdmark01]

#5 by far the best player for this song ever. Keep player like that please Rosie!

[@thepilot2023]

Rosie for sure - not only is she technically magical, she adds pizzaz - concentrating so hard and then a little shuffle dance, so beautiful.

[@michaeleyrephotography6264]

Definitely #4 - played with great precision, power and very 'clean' sound

[@Chuck-kg4fe]

Rosie Langley is not only stunningly talented, but she's also breathtakingly beautiful. I can't pay attention to anything else whenever she performs on the screen. She gets my vote.

[@keylargo7647]

Just watched over and over imo Mike Kaminski had a soul touching ability. They were all fantastic...

[@nightisright1873]

Mik Kaminski All the way !Electric Light Orchestras best violins player from the classic line up (Eldorado to Out of the Blue)

[@electriclightlynnetrex6346]

Not even a discussion. There's only one ELO Violinist, and that is Kaminski. As much as I respect the current ELO violin chicks, Mik is the King.

[@nightisright1873]

I agree !

[@goodbyestranger6824]

I agree too. But Rosie is surely the most beautiful 😍

[@davidbrooks187]

Agreed 👌

[@petralala4757]

Exactly

[@orgi49]

Wenn Kaninsky die Nr.4 ist, wir er bei mir zur Nr.1

[@johnlew7606]

All good but No. 5 Rosie Langley is a hottie!

[@Colhogan06]

What you said, but in the examples provided, based on that only, she was also the best. I suspect Kaminski is probably truly the best as I am sure its him you hear on the actual record but in these examples you couldn't really hear him, so #5 got my vote. Although you have to admit #3 looked pretty darn good as well and sounded a close 2nd as well.

[@TheStarclipse]

Wow man It's an easy cuestion to response ...MIK KAMINSKY is the best of all times... he is the only and original ELO Violinist forever... Rosie Langley Plays very well and totally In tune She really deserves to be In Jeff Lynne's ELO and It's my favorite from the new ones .... P.D: Mark Mann Played awesome the violin solo on his guitar!

[@davidmacgregor5193]

Steve Wollam was the original ELO violinist from 1970 - 1971, sadly he committed suicide by jumping to his death in 1972. Wilf Gibson followed in Woolams footsteps from 1972 - 1973. Gibson was ELO's best and most creative violinist, his live playing of "Wilf's Solo" in concert was a joy to the listeners ears.

[@621Gypsy]

I agree. Mik is the best. And I also agree that Marc Mann played an awesome violin solo on his guitar. That’s one of many reasons he’s one of my favorite guitarists.

[@enriquemachorromendoza4310]

Listening live performances Rosie plays very accurate and close to studio recordings.

[@markwarnberg9504]

Mik Kaminski who composed much of ELOs string section, the rest are just "cover acts".

[@drumboogie66]

The first is Godlike. The true ELO. Then I’d say the fourth and then the fifth. I brought my daughter to Vancouver and saw them 2019. It was pretty flawless and, well it’s my soundtrack to my life and my goodness it’s Jeff Lynne. That being said it would have been my perfect concert if it was the original, but with all the fullness of the present day. Like all the cool choir stuff that mainly one guy presently focuses on along with some pretty authentic flawless patches. That being said lol, I wouldn’t have changed a thing because I got to spend the time with my youngest daughter and was 13 at the time and knew Standing in the Rain was the opener before anyone in the section we were sitting in. Lol. Incredibly blessed to have passed on my adoration and love for the ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA! to my kid ❤️👍🇨🇦

[@youtoo2233]

Remember there was another violinist even before Mik Kaminski that was on the second ELO album, forgot his name but he does that great violin solo on Kuiama that will give you the chills

[@Tresdelfines1]

Wilf Gibson. The violinist on ELO II.

[@davidguith1206]

Rosie!!! Not even close. She takes things to unconquerable new heights. Both as a violinist and performer. She makes Living Thing!!

[@javierrangel63]

Rose langley, eres magistral además de hermosa ¡¡ Felicidades ¡¡

[@tideivlife1]

Rosie Langley is the best out of all these players. She puts her soul into it and you can hear the difference.

[@Brytonrock]

Mik kiminski without a doubt. The others no matter how good are just doing their interpretation of his original performance.

[@bodinejeremiah6366]

What a question the original of course Mike Kaminski

[@nealsausen4651]

Of course it’s Rosie Langley Number one in my book! But it would’ve been nice if they flashed the name of the various violinists on the video while they were showing them playing so we knew who they were instead of just a number But yeah Rose🌹 Langley is the one!

[@dewaynetolson2119]

Rosie Langley by far! She gets into the song and you can tell by her smile body movements that she loves what she does..

[@TopProductReviews2]

Mick Kaminski without question

[@MrCarrozi]

Mick Kaminski!!!

[@wkpolezi]

The Original ( ELO ) MICHAEL KAMINSKI ( # 1 )

[@toddstratford7685]

I think Rosie’s finger technique is vastly superior to the other four on this list. Although someone said the first guy is the one who originally recorded it and that’s true but he’s not with the band anymore and Rosie is more than capable of reproducing the song note for note. Sonically, her rendition to me is the best.

[@ErikDB6]

But she isn’t actually a member of ELO

[@jxxnrxxi2160]

Mik Kaminski, without question. Two other violin players of ELO died before he joined the band, but he became a legend.

[@snsnshhhs663]

What are you talking about? Only Steve Woolam died. Wilf Gibson was fired by Jeff in 1973. Stop spreading false info like it’s factual. If you don’t know, don’t say anything.

[@jxxnrxxi2160]

@@snsnshhhs663 Steve Woolam and Wilfred Wilson both were members of the ELO, and they both died. I believe there were two cello players who died too.

[@snsnshhhs663]

@@jxxnrxxi2160 Wilf died in 2014, yes. But not in the ‘70s like you were implying.

[@snsnshhhs663]

@@jxxnrxxi2160 And for the cellists, again, Mike Edwards and Hugh McDowell didn’t die in the ‘70s.

[@ArthasXMeng]

I can't really say what is best, not the expert, but No.5 is a beautiful lady!

[@rogertrew]

Rosie Langley

[@gregbarron6136]

Rosie by far

[@chrisearl4440]

Mik Kaminski, even if he does support Coventry City! Plus he is a Yorkshireman with strong connections to Wales. So either way he could claim to be from God’s country!

[@robertmcarthur1642]

1. Mik Kaminsky 2. Marc Mann 3. Chareene Price 4. Mik Kaminsky 5. Rosie Langley (preceding Kaminsky were Steve Woolam and Wilfred Gibson who never appeared live). Putting nostalgia and showmanship aside, I have to say that Langley is the best.

[@IMPULSO68]

#4 sound gets my vote

[@MrCrlarsen]

Mik Kaminski! Because his violin is electric not acoustic. The other violinists violins didn't have electric pickups, but instead had small mikes attached to their violins, that may have a nice acoustic sound, but it doesn't come close to what Mik Kaminski has.

[@petrslivinski7481]

Mik's electric violin makes the grade because of it being a real sound. Acoustic violins are best left to play the Baroque and Classical music compositions. Acoustic violins aren't made to be played with electric guitars and drums they just don't do justice!

[@deerfish3000]

Honestly, I think the best violinist ELO ever had was Wilf Gibson who can be heard on the album ELO II (not to be confused with the later band ELO 2). He was only with ELO for that album and plays some killer solos on it, like on Roll Over Beethoven, From the Sun to the World and Kuiama. Very intense and emotional player. He later played violin on the hit song, Get Right Back to Where We Started From.

[@worldwide1376]

Growing up in the 70's, ELO was one of my favorite groups, I played their albums until I worn them out. All the violinists are indeed talented, but my vote goes to Rosie, she holds her own against any of them and by far and large is my favorite.

[@regdunlop88]

Mik Kaminski set the bar! When he played live there was some ad libbing to the songs. The girls play perfect covers of the studio song but its still Mik!

[@stevebergeson5897]

#5 Rosie, she adds so much class to the performance.

[@MRIAntar]

They all are talented and gifted players and also hardworking, so musically i would give crrdit to the original player as he was the one who 'created' the solo, and as a boy, definitely 3 and 5, so gorgeous.

[@motortransportmuseum4984]

, based on his work with the many other ELO songs he played on as well. You can't base it on one song, ELO had many. All of the other violinists were studied classical and studio virtuoso's pre - madonas. Mik Kaminsky...#1 was always the one as the originator who played from a creators heart, which sounding so much more real and pure

[@sebastiamllort9009]

Genial, Genial, Genial, Genial ELO y su música inconfundible y Mik Kiminski un apasionado de la música y sus violines , grande muy grande

[@paulgordon9368]

NO. 5 is a must, to any ELO CONCERT.

[@wkpolezi]

The Original ( Electric Light Orchestra ) , The Unbeatable MICHAEL KAMINSKI ( # 1 )

[@bobbrown8361]

I can not only listen to the beautiful Rosie Langley all day long I can also appreciate how gorgeous she looks while playing her music, No 5

[@JoeysWorldTour]

Rosie!😍

[@justdynee]

Yes!!! Well, she is the best looking and best legs bar none.

[@marioverschaeren]

Number five. She is so beautiful!

[@izzynutz2000]

Obviously they are all emulating Mik.. I think kudos should go to Mik.... although the guy on the guitar did a pretty good rendition

[@fabionogueira1262]

Jeff Lynne does not allow to much "reinterpretation" of his songs

[@petercrooks3461]

The guy on the guitar is an American session player called Mark Mann. He played with Jeff Lynne when he toured the states but also performed in the ‘Concert for George’ and absolutely nailed the guitar solo on ‘Something’. He’s rated very highly by Eric Clapton.

[@petrslivinski7481]

Obviously they are imitating the best! Mik Kaminski!

[@MrRallysport1]

Rosie >IS< the best,, simply because everyone before her were, Trial and error,, meaning she perfected this piece to what we now recognize as the best,, not to mention that she is gorgeous when doing so..

[@RobertJohnson-cf1zb]

#1 will allways be the best, seen him perform at epoct before the shut down, still played with the same emotion.

[@donnaverano12345]

Steve Woolam, The First................Wilf Gibson, The Second.............Mick Kaminsky, The Best!!!!

[@amarillagriffin7427]

The first violinist I heard people refer to him as VIOLINSKY back in the day.

[@sergioguajardo2890]

Mik kaminski es el autor original de ese solo de 🎻 violin, fenomenal de electric light orchestra

[@billstowe8562]

Number Uno (1-1-1) Rosie Langley by Far, her timing and sound is PERFECT

[@gingerladyaubern]

No 5 for sure - I managed to get to Grade 5 Violin at school and have always wanted to be able to play this intro! it's just fantastic.

[@earthelder2065]

ROSIE !!! and the prettiest in the world!!!! original pure talent...................does other stuff really well also.

[@jcil12867]

Rosie - Hands Down!

[@jesusyepez4540]

When I saw Rosey Langley on the video playing the violin I stayed impress, she is a beautiful and talented woman.

[@wontedcurve2323]

My vote, Mik Kaminski

[@FloridaJack]

No. 4, no doubt at all. He's a pro through and through...his technique is flawless.

[@MarkTDKKnight]

Mik Kaminski - sound way more natural, and not a contrived classical player trying to emulate him.