Roy orbison

Roy Orbison, American singer-songwriter who was best remembered for his soaring voice, one of the most operatic in all of rock music, and for his carefully crafted ballads of loneliness and heartache, including ‘Crying,’ ‘Oh, Pretty Woman,’ and ‘You Got It.’ Learn more about his life and music.

Roy with hybrid Gretsch/Gibson guitar

Roy Orbison

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Roy Orbison in Fastest Guitar Alive (1967)

Roy Orbison, known for his haunting voice and emotive ballads, was a pioneering American singer-songwriter whose music transcended genres in the 1960s. Born in 1936 in Texas, Orbison’s career spanned decades, marked by hits like “Oh, Pretty Woman” and “Only the Lonely.” His distinctive blend of rockabilly, pop, and country, coupled with his operatic vocal style, earned him the nickname “The Big O.” Orbison’s songs explored themes of love, heartbreak, and longing with unparalleled depth…

From a myriad of fans to many of the most well-respected songwriters on earth, it’s widely considered that Roy Orbison boasts one of, if not, the most impressive, silky singing voices in history. As such, we thought it appropriate to honor the Vernon, Texas-born crooner here today. Videos by American Songwriter Orbison, who was born […]

Roy Orbison. "You Got It" and a Traveling Wilbury: "Lefty" Wilbury.