American Songwriter

On This Day in 1988, the World Lost a Rock Icon Whose Greatest Accomplishments Always Seemed to Be Followed by Tragedy

Roy Orbison had a complicated rollercoaster of a career, in which great success and immense tragedy seemed to go hand in hand ...
Soap Central

How is Roy Orbison Jr. honoring his parents? Son remembers Roy and Barbara Orbison on anniversary of their deaths

Roy Orbison Jr. is taking a quiet moment to honor his legendary parents. On Dec. 6, he shared a heartfelt tribute on ...
The Boot

Roy Orbison’s Sons Honor Dad With Career-Spanning Anthology

A new collection of Roy Orbison's hits is set for release this fall. Compiled by Orbison's sons, Alex, Wesley and Roy Jr., Roy Orbison: The Ultimate Collection, will debut on Oct. 28. The Ultimate ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1988, a Rock and Roll Legend Played His Final Concert—Two Days Before His Death

Thirty-seven years ago today, a rock and roll legend took the stage for the final time, two days before he passed away.
The Cheat Sheet

Jeff Lynne Reworked Roy Orbison’s Song on ‘The Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1’ to Make It 200 Percent Better

In May 1988, a supergroup including George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, and Roy Orbison recorded their debut record. They called themselves The Traveling Wilburys after a slang term ...
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Roy Orbison's son commemorates 'saddest day of the year' over 3 decades after his dad's death

Roy Orbison Jr. is remembering both of his parents on the anniversary of their deaths. Orbison Jr., the son of music legend ...
Monsters and Critics

Below Deck Med: Roy Orbison Jr. returns as charter guest – Here’s what to know about singer and his family

Roy and his family return for another exciting charter with Captain Sandy Yawn Pic credit: @RoyOrbisonJr./Instagram Roy Orbison Jr. will return to Below Deck Mediterranean as a charter guest with his ...
The Cheat Sheet

George Harrison Said People Didn’t Know Roy Orbison Was Funny Because He Always Wrote Sad Songs

In 1963, The Beatles were on the same tour as the “Crying” singer. George and Orbison didn’t get close, but Orbison’s influence on him and The Beatles is undeniable. In 1988, George and Orbison became ...

Six Covers of Roy Orbison’s Iconic ‘Pretty Woman’

Roy Orbison‘s “Oh, Pretty Woman” came about effortlessly. At home one day, working on some songs with cowriter Bill Dees, ...
NPR

Roy Orbison: A 'Monument' To A Pop Legend

Sony Legacy has collected all of the singles Roy Orbison recorded for Monument Records and released them as Roy Orbison: The Monument Singles Collection (1960-1964). When Fred Foster signed Roy ...
Los Angeles Times

Widow of singer Roy Orbison

When singer Roy Orbison was touring England in 1968, it had been four years since he last appeared at the top of the charts with “Oh, Pretty Woman,” even though he continued playing live and recording ...
Los Angeles Times

A 1969 Roy Orbison gem is unearthed

Roy Orbison, “One of the Lonely Ones” (Roy Orbison Records). This heart-wrenching 1969 album lay dormant for 46 years. Recorded a few months after Orbison lost two of his sons in a car crash, “One of ...