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Roy Orbison
Born: 1936-04-23 - Died: 1988-12-06Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Death Summary: Orbison collapsed and died from a heart attack after shopping for model airplane parts and flying the planes in Tennessee. He had complained about chest pains and went to the bathroom just before he collapsed.
He was buried in an unmarked grave in Los Angeles at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. His last album was released after he died, and spawned the hit "You Got It".
Who was Roy Orbison : Roy Kelton Orbison was a singer/songwriter and guitarist. Some of his most popular songs include: "Only the Lonely", "Ooby Dooby", "In Dreams", "Oh, Pretty Woman", and "You Got It".
He was considered a pioneer of rock and roll music, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. In '89 after his death, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame as well.
He was buried in an unmarked grave in Los Angeles at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. His last album was released after he died, and spawned the hit "You Got It".
Who was Roy Orbison : Roy Kelton Orbison was a singer/songwriter and guitarist. Some of his most popular songs include: "Only the Lonely", "Ooby Dooby", "In Dreams", "Oh, Pretty Woman", and "You Got It".
He was considered a pioneer of rock and roll music, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. In '89 after his death, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame as well.
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Roy Orbison was an amazing and pioneering musician, and he is sorely missed. His influence continues though, and I think he was a natural pick for the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Has anyone seen his display there? I work for Positively Cleveland, and we’re getting the word out about the Rock Hall. I highly encourage all music fans to check it out. You can start on our website: http://www.positivelycleveland.com/visiting/things_to_do/cleveland_rocks/rock_hall. There are a lot of awesome upcoming events so it’s totally worth looking into!
Hope I haven’t overstepped my bounds by leaving this comment; just working to let people know about what Cleveland has to offer! If you have any questions or concerns feel free to Email me
Cary A. Andrews
Positively Cleveland
cary.a.andrews@gmail.com
Thanks for the musical memories
Thank you for all your songs. My husband had pretty woman played when i walked down the isle. My dad started singing and I was crying. Even thou I was only 8 when you passed you have been on my playlist ever since.
‘ love roys music’
i miss you so much my you rest in peace now xxx
To: Roy
I have loved your music and singing style since I was a teenager. We have been blessed with your talent for many years. You and “The King” (Elvis) have always been at the top of my “Hit List”. I am sorry we have been deprived of your (future) songs since you passed. You are sorely missed on the music scene…Blu
To Roy & Family, I followed Roy’s career starting as a teenager being only a few years younger than Roy. I got to meet Roy in between concerts in Cinti, Oh. in 1976 and attended his last concert in Cinti, Oh. on Aug. 1988, shortly before his death. All the great things said about him are true and his talent and music speak for themselves. He as a person and his work are greatly missed today. God Bless. TLC Cinti,Oh.
MY WIFE AND I FELL IN LOVE (1962) LISTENING TO YOUR MUSIC.WE STILL PLAY YOUR CD’S TODAY,48 YEARS LATER.
The most beautiful voice I have ever heard
May you rest in loving peace
Joy
he will be missed great singer nice man
R.I.P GOD BLESS U ROY WE WILL MISS u GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
Had Such A Beautiful Voice
ROY YOU WERE THE BEST YOUR MEMORY LIVES ON WITH YOUR MUSIC REST IN PEACE
I have followed your singing voice untill God took you home where I am sure you and Elvis both sing yet today, I have sung your songs all of my life, and will continue to do so untill I am called to sing for God also. What a very sad day when you passed, I will love that beautiful voice forever and hope that one day I will be able to hear you singing in heaven, with the Angels. May you rest in peace now, you still have many fans that love and miss you and that hevenly voice.
was one of the most successful singers of all time personally very pretty woman I love is a song with a very nice letter to devote even though he will always be with us
RIP X
You had a great voice,and a lot of sadness RIP
A TRUE PIONEER OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, FANTASTIC SONG WRITER WITH A VOICE THAT WILL NEVER BE MATCHED, WHO OVERCAME PERSONAL TRADEGY WHERE MANY WOULD HAVE CALLED IT A DAY,A LEDGENDARY GENTLEMAN SORELY MISSED
God has given me the gift to sing very much like him. I thank God everyday for that gift. Roy Orbison was one of the most talented singer/songwriters in the US. We were blessed to be able to enjoy his gift of song. I hope he never forgotten. I’ll do my best to keep his music and memory alive. Sincerely, Danny Jay
ROY ORBISON HAD SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE, HIS MUSIC TOUCHES MY HEART, I DATED HIS BROTHER FOR FIVE YEARS, SAMMY AND NOW HE IS GONE HE PASSED AWAY SEP 8,2010, THAT HAS TO BE A VERY SWEET FAMILY, SAMMY WAS THE LOVE MY LIFE, LOVE ALL OF YOU.
I saw Roy live in Hobart, Australia in 1964, at which time he was still in his 20′s. He was on the same ticket as The Safari’s and The Beach Boy’s(!) and some others. I have been a fan pretty much all my life.
voice the best amazing
romania
Jim B MacNeill
I always enjoyed Roy Orbinson’s songs. There was no one like him.
I have all of Roys songs all on one cd. Love his songs. Sadly missed.
Australia
Melvin Kays (Buckeyemel) DJ Night Owl from wdvrfm.org
Miss You DJ NightOwl wdvrfm.org
You were the coolest of the cool, Roy. “You got it.”
I remember his songs as a child. Still listening and dancing with my kids. Love it… love it love it… It’s so sweet to see my kids dance and get into great music. We miss it.
watching you right now on WFYI. Indpls. It was 1784, 4 yrs. before your passing….you were and still are the best…miss you!!
I meant 1984, sorry!
Cary this is a wonderful idea, Roy is sorely missed, and he was the best of the best! Pretty women was my husband Jim’s favorite song, he sang it to me often and sang along with Roy. Both are gone now, and I miss them both.
Roy when asked, how he would like to be remembered he answered ” i just want to be remembered” & if i touched or changed anyone’s life he said he would be happy! Roy you enriched my life, Thank you! God Bless you.
A true artist
roy’s music will alast forever. great music and talent goes on forever.his voice and music will
see us all thur til we are gone
I was born 6/3/1939. I loved Roy Orbison when I heard his 1st song and continued to love him until today 9/24/2011. I heard his song a while ago and have been cying for a couple of hours. If only I could have belonged to him. When I was a teenager I used to cry so hard when I hear that song…that I considered many times …suicide was the only way out of this world without pain.
just watched a recording of one of his shows in melbourne australia in 1973 brilliant
I love his music so so much! He was one of the greats with a voice from heaven. It’s hard to find a book about his life, but will keep looking!
roy was the best