As I said last time around..................
One of our nominees, Elvis Presley, called this man the greatest singer in the world.
Another of our nominees, Bruce Springsteen, said he grew up wanting to
be him.
That was The Big O, Roy Orbison
A graduate from that melting pot of rock n roll that was Sun Records, Roy burst onto the scene in 1961 with his first record "At The Rock House".
He would remain a prolific song writter and performer until his sudden death on 6th December 1988, just two days after his last show.
He is an inductee of both the R&RHOF, and the Song Writters Hall Of Fame.
Although many of his most well known songs don't have the happiest themes (his typical style was much more angsty than that) his vocal performances were always stunning in their quality.
Recordings of his live performances are always a pleasure to see, particularly Black And White Night, where he was joined on stage by many famous admirers to perform some of the hits that made him a legend.
Though all his proffessional success and acclaim he is well remembered as a quiet and humble man.
The long list of famous singers, song writters, and musicians who worked with Roy, or credit Roy as an influence is a testimony to his greatness.
But perhaps it was best expressed in the film "The Commitments" that was brought out the year after his death..............
Quote:
So you've got a band? - Yeah.
I don't know why you bother. Everything's shite since Roy Orbison died.
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