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Six covers of Roy Orbison’s iconic ‘Pretty Woman’

Roy Orbison‘s “Oh, Pretty Woman” came about effortlessly. At home one day, working on some songs with cowriter Bill Dees, ...
The Cheat Sheet

George Harrison Said Roy Orbison Was Like an Opera Singer and He Kind of Was

In 1963, The Beatles were on the same tour as the “Crying” singer. George and Orbison didn’t get close, but Orbison’s influence on George and The Beatles is undeniable. In 1988, George and Orbison ...
The Cheat Sheet

Roy Orbison Got Demoted on His Own 1963 Concert Tour Because of The Beatles’ Popularity: ‘It Was Terrible Following Roy’

To say that Roy Orbison was a star is an understatement. He was an important figure during a formative era of rock and roll, producing multiple smash hits. Suffice to say that Orbison is quite a ...
Yahoo! Sports

How Roy Orbison Became the Original Mr. Ray-Bans

Before Bono adopted his wrap-around "Fly" shades 24/7...before Corey Hart sang, "I wear my sunglasses at night"...even before Jack Nicholson made Ray-Bans the official fashion accessory of the Lakers' ...
WBUR

In A Rock 'N' Roll Dream, Roy Orbison And Buddy Holly Take The Stage Again (As Holograms)

John and Patty Ryburn made the drive from Canton into Boston this past Saturday night. Although Patty knew they were seeing a show that would feature music by Roy Orbison, John, 68, didn’t tell his ...
Express & Star

Roy Orbison's son on his father, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bono, John Cleese, growing up in the Midlands, and Birmingham hologram gig

Top left, Roy Orbison, bottom left, Roy Orbison Jr, and right, Roy Jr as a little boy with his dad He was best friends with Johnny Cash, mentor to Bono, an inspiration to John Lennon and even formed a ...