Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison’s Rare 1965 Secret
By the middle of 1965, Roy Orbison had already sold over 15 million records to fans across the globe. He ...

Roy Orbison’s Final Plans for a Future He Would Never See
Imagine you are having the best week of your life and you have no idea that only 48 hours are ...

Why the World’s Greatest Singers Could Not Match Roy Orbison
When John Mellencamp was just a young boy, he listened to a record that changed his life. He was so ...

Why Roy Orbison Was Shocked by David Lynch’s Use of “In Dreams”
Imagine riding in a yellow taxi through the middle of New York City and hearing a song that changes your ...

Dark Glasses and Golden Notes: Why Roy Orbison’s Music Still Reigns
It is a rare thing to find a singer who can hit the high notes that made Roy Orbison a ...

A Black Suit and a Broken Heart: Roy Orbison’s Greatest Song
Imagine performing on a stage while your heart is in pieces. In 1987 Roy Orbison stepped into the spotlight with ...

The Secret Recordings of Roy Orbison Finally Tell the Real Story
In 1987, a room full of stars gathered to play music with a man they all loved. It took thirty ...

The Airplane Mistake That Created Roy Orbison’s Mysterious Signature Look
Did you know that a simple mistake in 1963 created the most mysterious man in rock history? Most people assume ...

Why Elvis Regretted Saying No to Roy Orbison’s Masterpiece
Imagine turning down a song that later sold millions and defined a whole era of music. In 1960 Roy Orbison ...

Fighting the Fever: The Night Roy Orbison Sang for a Texas Hero
It is hard to believe that a song about Christmas wrapping paper started with a man crawling on the cold ...