Roy Orbison Quizzes & Polls
Roy Orbison, known as the “Caruso of Rock,” captivated audiences with his powerful voice and emotional ballads. His timeless hits continue to inspire generations of music lovers and artists worldwide.
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Roy Orbison Profile
| Born | Roy Kelton Orbison was born in Vernon, Texas on April 23, 1936. |
| Died | December 6, 1988 |
| Key Albums | In Dreams (1963), Mystery Girl (1988), Crying (1962), King of Hearts (1992), At the Rock House (1961), Lonely and Blue (1961), In Dreams: The Greatest Hits (1987), Big O (1970), One of the Lonely Ones (2015), Laminar Flow (1979). |
| Key Tracks | Oh, Pretty Woman (1999), You Got It (1988), In Dreams (1963), Only the Lonely, Cry (1961), Pretty Paper (1963), I Drove All Night (1990), Blue Bayou (1963), Pretty Woman, Dream (1963). |
| Grammy Record | 5 won and 9 nominated. |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 2 Number One Hits 10 Top-10 Hits |
| UK Singles Chart | 3 Number One Hits 12 Top-10 Hits |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. |
