Poll : GTP Music Wall - Roy OrbisonMusic

[Eric Demory]

Roy Orbison

Background information

Birth name Roy Kelton Orbison

Born April 23, 1936, Vernon, Texas, U.S.

Died December 6, 1988(1988-12-06) (aged 52) Genres Rockabilly, pop

Occupations Musician, singer-songwriter

Instruments Guitar, vocals

Years active 1954–1988

Labels Sun, Monument, MGM, London, Mercury, Asylum, PolyGram, Virgin

Associated acts Traveling Wilburys, Teen Kings, The Wink Westerners,
Class of '55

Notable instruments Gibson ES-335​

 

[BobK]

Definitely a HOFer.

Just being a member of the Traveling Wilburys is almost enough to qualify.

 

[Delphic Reason]

Another easy vote...

HOF

 

[Adamgp]

Hall of Famer.

Some interesting trivia:

Elvis refused to follow Roy on stage.

Roy is the only singer to have the Beatles open for him.

Such musical greats as Elvis, Bruce Springsteen and Bono once said he had the greatest voice they ever heard.