American singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born: April 23, 1936
Died: December 6, 1988
Roy Orbison was an iconic American singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice, emotional ballads, and dark sunglasses. Born on April 23, 1936, in Vernon, Texas, Orbison began his music career in the late 1950s. He initially gained attention with hits like “Only the Lonely” and “Crying,” which showcased his powerful and operatic voice.
Throughout the 1960s, Orbison continued to release chart-topping singles, including “Oh, Pretty Woman,” one of his most recognizable songs that topped the charts worldwide. His unique blend of rock and roll with orchestral arrangements set him apart from his contemporaries.
Despite personal tragedies, including the loss of his wife and two of his children in separate accidents, Orbison’s career endured. He collaborated with artists like Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, and Tom Petty, forming the supergroup Traveling Wilburys in the late 1980s.
Orbison’s influence on popular music is undeniable, with his songs being covered by numerous artists across different genres. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and continued to perform until his untimely death on December 6, 1988, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of music.
Roy Orbison’s 5 most popular quotes
- If you have faith, then your whole life is put in a new perspective. You get to work but enjoy the work at the same time. If you grow spiritually, you do what’s in front of you and let the results speak for themselves.
- Pretty woman, I don’t believe you, you’re not the truth. No one could look as good as you, mercy.
- I always felt each instrumental and vocal inflection had to be special… I’d spend almost as much time on those as I’d spend on the song itself.
- You wiggle to the left, you wiggle to the right, you do the Ooby Dooby with all your might.
- When I was six years old, Mom and Dad gave me a guitar for my birthday, and Daddy taught me the chords to ‘You Are My Sunshine.’
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