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About Roy Orbison

Origin: Vernon, TX

Decades: 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, and 1980's

Although he shared the same rockabilly roots as Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison went on to pioneer an entirely different brand of country/pop-based rock & roll in the early '60s. What he lacked in charisma and photogenic looks, Orbison made up for in spades with his quavering operatic voice and melodramatic narratives of unrequited love and yearning. In the process, he established rock & roll archetypes of the underdog and the hopelessly romantic loser. These were not only amplifie... Read More

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Wednesday July 08 2009 12:00 AM
“ Always good with good stuff we can appreciate. ”
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Thursday July 02 2009 07:05 AM
“ IN DREAMS..for real!!!!!!!! ”
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Sunday June 28 2009 03:18 PM
“ heavenly voice ”
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“ WHT A VOICE ”
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Wednesday June 24 2009 05:06 PM
“ Incredible talent. Timeless. ”
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Tuesday June 23 2009 09:01 AM
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Tuesday June 23 2009 08:52 AM
“ one ov my fav singers ”
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Jerry
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Sunday June 21 2009 06:33 PM
“ I saw him in Memphis in the 50's when he signed with Sun. I knew and still know some of those great artist. Roy was a winner in my mind that night at the Overton Park shell. ”
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gingertosser
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Monday June 15 2009 10:34 AM
“ his voice gives me Goosebumps...i love him. ”
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Saturday June 13 2009 04:30 AM
“ Songs become timeless,younger generation seem to find value in all types of music.Music seems to captivate all of us to enjoy songs.To all members I say hello and thank each and everyone to share their picks & stations.Larry ”
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