Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison Roy Orbison American singer-songwriter (1936–1988) Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his distinctive and powerful voice, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. Orbison's most successful periods were in the early 1960s and the late 1980s. Many of Orbison's songs conveyed vulnerability at a time when most male performers projected strength. He performed with minimal motion and in black clothes, matching his dyed black hair and dark sunglasses. Quick facts Born, Died ... Roy Orbison Orbison in 1965 Born Roy Kelton Orbison April 23, 1936 Vernon, Texas, U.S. Died December 6, 1988(1988-12-06) (aged 52) Hendersonville, Tennessee, U.S. Occupations Singer-songwriter musician Spouses Claudette Frady ​ ​…

GENRES: Rock & Roll, Male Vocalist

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