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Grammy-winning Singer-Songwriter and guitarist Roy Orbison was one of the pioneers of early Rock n' Roll. He is the author of such classics as "Oh, Pretty Woman Lyrics|Oh, Pretty Woman," "Crying," and "Running Scared".
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Fast Facts
- Born: April 23, 1936
- Birthplace: Vernon, Texas
- Last Concert: December 4, 1988
- Died: December 6, 1988
- Nicknamed "The Big O"
- Rarely seen in public without his trademark black clothing and dark sunglasses
- His first wife died in a motorcycle accidentSpinner.com: Roy Orbison's Tragic Life (and Afterlife) of Sadness and Burnt Homes (January 30, 2009)
- Two of his sons were killed in a house fireSpinner.com: Roy Orbison's Tragic Life (and Afterlife) of Sadness and Burnt Homes (January 30, 2009)
- Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987
- Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1989
- Was a member of the Traveling Wilburys
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Early Career
Born in Texas, Orbison got his first big break with the Sam Phillips produced single "Ooby Dooby". After a brief stint with RCA Records, Orbison recorded the Rock ballad "Only the Lonely", which became an instant hit and catapulted him to international success. Orbison followed that up with a string of hits, including what would become his signature song "Oh, Pretty Woman". -
Late Career
After a career decline in the 1970s, Orbison came back into style after his song was used in the 1990 film Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts. Orbison also participated as a member of the Traveling Wilburys along with George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, and Jeff Lynne. In 1988, Orbison died of a Heart Attack at the age of 52. -
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