Quick Facts About Roy Orbison
- Born
- April 23, 1936
- Died
- December 6, 1988
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Singer
- Notable works
- Roy Orbison
- Known for
- Oh, Pretty Woman, Crying, Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)
- Spouse
- Barbara Orbison
About Roy Orbison
Roy Kelton Orbison 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.
Biography source:
Wikipedia
