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Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison, born Roy Kelton Orbison on April 23, 1936, died December 6, 1988. He was a singer-songwriter and musician who worked in the genres of rock and roll, rockabilly and pop. His rich baritone voice had a four-octave range. Some of the top singers of our time said he had the greatest voice they ever heard. His awards are numerous, including multiple Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. All questions about his life and music can be found here.
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Does Roy Orbison sing any songs about the Vietnam war?
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Yes- "There Won't Be Many Coming Home"
Did Roy Orbison wear a toupee?
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I think the Ray-Ban Wayfarers is correct.
You can buy a pair on Ebay. There not Roy's but a company makes the same kind that he had. They also make Elvis sunglasses. Pretty neat stuff...
Sorry to spoil the party, but Roy Orbison did not wear Ray Ban glasses of any type. I called Ray Ban to inquire and they informed me that he was not a Ray Ban customer at any time in his life. I also asked the folks who run the official Roy Orbison fan website and they told me that Roy had his glasses frames custom made. ( but his glasses where basicaly the exact same as wayfarers so it realy makes no difference)
Another spoiler...They are nothing like Ray Ban Wayfarers!
Roy, Buddy, and Waylon, all had different versions of the same style of frame. The closest thing you can find today are Victory Optical "Suntimers"!
They just re-issued 'em.
How long was Roy Orbison successful?
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He was popular and somewhat successful for roughly 30 years while he was alive, and remains popular and successful today to a certain degree. There were definitely "down" or "slow" periods in his career, but he had his first big hit in 1957, and was enjoying renewed popularity when he passed away in 1988. Besides being a solo artist and songwriter of such popular songs as Oh Pretty Woman (or just Pretty Woman), he was also a member of the "supergroup" the Traveling Willburys. His music is still recorded by other artists, and still played on radio today.
When was The Great Songs of Roy Orbison created?
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The Great Songs of Roy Orbison was created in 1970-02.
What nicknames did Roy Orbison go by?
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Roy Orbison went by The Big O, and The Voice.
