Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his impassioned singing style, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. His music was described by critics as operatic, earning him the nicknames “the Caruso of Rock” and “the Big O”. Many of Orbison’s songs conveyed vulnerability at a time when most male rock-and-roll performers chose to project defiant masculinity. He was known for his shyness and stage fright, which he countered by wearing dark sunglasses.
Read More HERE
Great tune,died way too soon,love the VH version
It was so sad that Roy passed on when his music was getting newfound appreciation and respect.
I would have been curious to see how The Traveling Wilburys would have played out…
Agree with comments above .
“The Voice”, he truly was in a league by himself .
The Traveling Wilburys would have been one of the biggest selling groups in history if they had survived as a unit .