What is Roy Orbison's full name?
Roy Kelton Orbison
Roy Orbison nickname(s):
The Big O
Roy Orbison date of birth:
April 23, 1936
How old was Roy Orbison when died?
52
Where was Roy Orbison born?
Vernon, Texas, United States
When did Roy Orbison die?
December 6, 1988
Where did Roy Orbison die?
Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States
Why did Roy Orbison die?
Heart Attack
How tall is Roy Orbison?
5' 11" (180 cm)
Roy Orbison body shape:
Average
What color are Roy Orbison's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Roy Orbison's hair?
Black
Is Roy Orbison gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Roy Orbison?
Christian
What is Roy Orbison's ethnicity?
White
What is Roy Orbison nationality?
American
What is Roy Orbison's occupation?
Singer-Songwriter
Roy Orbison claim to fame:
In Dreams (Song) (1963), Oh, Pretty Woman (Song) (1964).
What genre is Roy Orbison's work?
Rock and roll, rock, rockabilly, country, pop
What instruments does Roy Orbison play?
Vocals, guitar, harmonica
Who is Roy Orbison's father?
Orbie Lee Orbison (1913-1984) (Aged 70 Or 71) (An Oil Well Driller And Car Mechanic.)
Who is Roy Orbison's mother?
Nadine Shultz (1914-1992) (Aged 77 Or 78) (A Nurse.)
Short Biography
Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988), nicknamed the Big O, was an American singer-songwriter and musician, known for his distinctive, impassioned voice, complex compositions, and dark emotional ballads. The combination led many critics to refer to his music as operatic, giving him the sobriquet "the Caruso of Rock". Between 1960 and 1964, 22 of his songs placed on the Billboard Top 40, including "Only the Lonely" (1960), "Crying" (1961), and "Oh, Pretty Woman" (1964).