Roy Wood

Roy Wood is a British musician, singer, and songwriter known for his contributions to glam rock and his popular Christmas song.

Rock Singer

November 8, 1946

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Roy Wood, an English musician, singer, and songwriter, gained prominence in the 1970s for his significant contributions to the glam rock scene. He is renowned for his work with bands such as The Move, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), and Wizzard. Among Wood’s most notable works is the Christmas hit “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday” with Wizzard, his solo album ‘Boulders’, collaborations with Jeff Lynne, producing albums for other artists, and writing hit songs for various bands. As a key figure in the UK glam rock movement of the 1970s, Wood’s enduring legacy includes his popular Christmas song ‘I Wish It Could be Christmas Everyday’.