FLASHBACK FRIDAY: On this date in 1964 Roy Orbison was at the top of the charts with his hit song Oh, Pretty Woman. Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988), also known by the nickname The Big O, was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his trademark sunglasses, distinctive, powerful voice, complex compositions, and dark emotional ballads. Orbison grew up in Texas and began singing in a rockabilly/country and western band in high school until he was signed by Sun Records in Memphis. bit.ly/1mjZDcO
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