
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
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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