Roy Orbison was a complicated man, his life filled with unmanageable highs and unspeakable lows. If you pick up a copy of the Roy Orbison ‘The Authorized Roy Orbison,’ written by sons Alex and Roy Jr., you’ll gain an insight that reveals just how complex Roy was. The book has just been released, its purpose to set the record straight on many miss-nomers about their father. For example, did you know that Roy was signed by the legendary Sam Phillips, but his real fame and fortune came after that business relationship?
Roy is a member of the Rock and Roll, Songwriters, and Nashville Songwriters Halls of fame. His death was sudden and unexpected, as he was enjoying renews success with the ‘Traveling Wilburys’ but suffered a heart attack at 52 on December 5th, 1988, dying the day after December 6th. ‘The Authorized Roy Orbison,’ is out now for your reading pleasure.
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