In May 1963, Roy Orbison landed in the UK to tour with The Beatles without knowing that a tiny mess with his glasses would make him a legend. Today, we call him ‘the Big O’ with sunglasses.
In this rare interview he reveals why he wore his thick prescription sunglasses at the Adelphi Cinema. He shares how he used those dark lenses as a shield to hide his intense stage fright. Despite the fright, he shares how he tricked the crowd by standing still wearing those shades.
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Fans still argue about why he kept them on for decades. One viewer mentioned they always thought he was blind. Another person noted that he stayed dead still because he was shy.
That shy man from Texas eventually grew into a giant who influenced every singer after him. By the time 1987 came around, his Mystery Man look was legendary. He stepped onto a stage in Los Angeles to show that his voice had only grown stronger with time.
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During this performance, the sunglasses are a permanent part of his soul. He stands like a statue while legends like Bruce Springsteen play guitar behind him. He just stands there hidden and powerful.
Roy Orbison proved that being quiet is a type of strength. He turned a simple accident into the most iconic image in rock history. Follow Roy Orbison on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep the dream alive.