Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison (1936–1988) was an American singer, guitarist and composer.

Also recorded as Roy Kelton Orbison; The Big O; Lefty Wilbury; Roy K. Orbison.

Overview

Born at Vernon in 1936, died at Nashville in 1988.

In detail

Roy Orbison studied at University of North Texas and Paxon School for Advanced Studies. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are rock music, country music and rockabilly.

Membership is recorded of Traveling Wilburys.

Works named in the authority record are Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel), Crying and Oh, Pretty Woman.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Roy Orbison”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q188426: Roy Orbison

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