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Roy Orbison (Rock Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Roy Orbison
Roy Kelton Orbison 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 masculinity. He performed while standing motionless and wearing black clothes to match his dyed black hair and dark sunglasses, which he wore to counter his shyness and stage fright. Born in Texas, Orbison began singing in a rockabilly and country-and-western band as a teenager. He was signed by Sam Phillips of Sun Records in 1956, but enjoyed his greatest success with Monument Records. From 1960 to 1966, 22 of Orbison's singles reached the Billboard Top 40.
Birth nameRoy Kelton Orbison
BornApril 23, 1936, Vernon, Texas, U.S.
DiedDecember 6, 1988, Hendersonville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresRock, pop, country, rockabilly (early), rock and roll
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, harmonica
Years active1953–1988
LabelsSun, RCA Victor, Monument, London, MGM, Mercury/PolyGram, Asylum, Virgin
Associated actsTraveling Wilburys
Official Websitehttp://www.royorbison.com

About Roy Orbison

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Roy Orbison

Rock Singer Roy Orbison was born with name Roy Kelton Orbison. He was born in Vernon, Texas, United States on April 23, 1936. He dies at the age of 52, on December 6, 1988.

Texas rocker who released "Oh, Pretty Woman" in 1964 and sang "Drove All Night,""Crying", and "Dream Baby".

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Roy Orbison before becoming famous

Roy Orbison was born in the Zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull), and 1936 is also the year of Rat (鼠) in the Chinese Zodiac.

Because he felt self-conscious about his appearance, he began coloring his hair black at a young age. One of his first groups with whom he collaborated was The Teen Kings.

Achievement of Roy Orbison

His first wife and two eldest sons died in separate accidents, inspiring him to perform gloomy, mournful songs with his baritone voice.

Roy Orbison's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

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Roy Orbison

He married Claudette Frady on August 1, 1957, and Barbara Orbison on March 25, 1969.

Roy Orbison on Social Media

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Roy Orbison Collabed with

He and Folk Singer Bob Dylan established the Traveling Wilburys, a supergroup, in the 1980s.

Roy Orbison Income & Net worth

Roy Orbison's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a rock singer. Networth of Roy Orbison in 2024 is 3,000,000$+. He is Millionaire!

Roy Orbison Height and Weight

How tall is Roy Orbison? At the age of 52, Roy Orbison height is 5'11" (1.8m).

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Latest information about Roy Orbison updated on March 21 2023.