American Songwriter

On This Day in 1960, Roy Orbison Scored a Career-First With a Song That Was Turned Down by Both Elvis and the Everly Brothers

Sixty-five years ago today, Roy Orbison was at No. 1 in the UK with the song that made him an international success.
Texarkana Gazette

Orbison was alone but not lonely

This week in 1960: X-15 rocket plane set a manned record of 2,150 mph at Edwards Air Force in California; U.S. Senate ratified 12 Nation Antarctic Treaty; American-owned property in Cuba was seized by ...
American Songwriter

The Roy Orbison Song That Nearly Upstaged the Beatles and Made it Into a David Lynch Classic

In 1963, Roy Orbison made his way across the pond to join the Beatles on their first national tour of the UK. During their first show on the tour in Slough at the Adelphi Cinema on May 18, Orbison got ...
Variety

Roy Orbison Biopic Due From ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Producer Via Compelling Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)

The family of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roy Orbison — known for hits like “Oh, Pretty Woman,” “Crying,” “Only the Lonely” and “In Dreams” — has partnered with the independent production and ...