One day, Roy Orbison's first wife walked down the street to the store. By the time she returned, the rock 'n' roll pioneer had already written his... Mercy: Behind Roy Orbison's 'Pretty Woman' Mercy: ...
During a time when swagger and bravado were especially desirable attributes for male performers, Roy Orbison dared to let vulnerability take center stage. With his dyed black hair, dark sunglasses, ...
On this day (September 26) in 1964, Roy Orbison topped the Billboard Hot 100 with “Oh, Pretty Woman.” The song knocked “The House of the Rising Sun” by the Animals out of the top spot and held it for ...
Roy Orbison was born 90 years ago today on April 23, 1936. With his soaring vocals and emotional ballads, Orbison carved out a style that set him apart from his peers and would go on to become one of ...