Biography of roy orbison
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Roy Kelton Orbison |
| Born | April 23 1936(1936-04-23) |
| Origin | Vernon, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | December 6 1988 (aged 52) |
| Genre(s) | Rock and roll, rockabilly, pop, country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Years active | 1953–1988 |
Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988), nicknamed "The Big O," was an influential American singer-songwriter and a pioneer of rock and roll music.
His recording career spanned more than four decades, its peak occurring between 1960 and 1964.
Biography of roy orbison
Orbison is internationally recognized for his rhythmically advanced melodies, characteristic dark sunglasses, and occasional distinctive usage of falsetto. In 1987, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and posthumously, in 1989, into the National Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Orbison managed to overcome years of personal suffering and periods