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  2. Roy Orbison - Wikipedia

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    Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his distinctive and powerful voice, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads.

  3. Traveling Wilburys - Wikipedia

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    Roy Orbison died of a heart attack on 6 December 1988. [64] In tribute to him, the music video for the band's second single, "End of the Line", shows a black-and-white framed photo of Orbison, and his guitar is shown, rocking in a chair, whenever his vocals are heard. [65]

  4. The Fastest Guitar Alive - Wikipedia

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    The Fastest Guitar Alive is a 1967 American musical comedy Western film directed by Michael D. Moore and starring singer Roy Orbison in his only acting role. The film features Orbison performing seven original songs, which appeared on his 1967 MGM album of the same name.

  5. Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night - Wikipedia

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    Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night is a 1988 Cinemax television special originally broadcast on January 3, 1988, presenting a performance by singer/songwriter Roy Orbison and the TCB Band with special guests including Bruce Springsteen, k.d. lang and others. The special was filmed entirely in black and white.

  6. Bill Dees - Wikipedia

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    In 1967, Dees co-wrote all the songs for the Orbison album and MGM motion picture The Fastest Guitar Alive. [3] Beyond his work with Orbison, Bill Dees wrote hundreds of songs, a number of which were recorded by performers such as Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Skeeter Davis, Glen Campbell, Billy Joe Royal, Frank Ifield, Mark Dinning, and Gene Pitney.

  7. Mystery Girl - Wikipedia

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    Mystery Girl is the twenty-second album by American singer Roy Orbison.It was his last album to be recorded during his lifetime, as he completed the album in November 1988, a month before his death at the age of 52, and it was released posthumously by Virgin Records on January 31, 1989. [2]

  8. Not Alone Any More - Wikipedia

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    It was sung by Roy Orbison and serves as his main contribution to the album. The song was written mainly by Jeff Lynne, although all five members of the Wilburys are credited as songwriters. A longtime admirer of Orbison, Lynne wrote "Not Alone Any More" as a vehicle for the singer's operatic vocal style.

  9. Greatest Hits Live (Roy Orbison album) - Wikipedia

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    Greatest Hits Live is a posthumous compilation album of live recordings made during Roy Orbison's career. It was released in 2006 by Legacy Recordings. It sampled two previous releases; Roy Orbison: Authorized Bootleg Collection and Black & White Night; as well as providing two exclusive tracks. [1]