The Cheat Sheet

George Harrison Said Roy Orbison Was Like an Opera Singer and He Kind of Was

In 1963, The Beatles were on the same tour as the “Crying” singer. George and Orbison didn’t get close, but Orbison’s influence on George and The Beatles is undeniable. In 1988, George and Orbison ...
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.

Bob Dylan Once Said This Iconic ‘60s Singer ‘Transcended All the Genres’

Marc Maron interviewed former president Barack Obama on the 1,686th and final episode of his pioneering “WTF” podcast. Obama ...
Jazz

Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison possessed one of the great rock and roll voices: a forceful, operatic bel canto tenor capable of dynamic crescendos. He sang heartbroken ballads and bluesy rockers alike, running up a ...
Rolling Stone

Roy Orbison’s First Career-Spanning Collection Out in October

Roy Orbison‘s The Ultimate Collection, the singer’s first greatest hits compilation to span his hits across multiple records labels as well as his work with the Traveling Wilburys, is due out this ...
The Cheat Sheet

1 Elvis Song Convinced Roy Orbison to Become a Singer

Roy Orbison wasn’t planning on pursuing music as a career — then he heard one Elvis Presley song. Orbison was later signed to Elvis’ label. The “You Got It” singer revealed he and the King had issues ...
Monsters and Critics

Below Deck Med: Roy Orbison Jr. returns as charter guest – Here’s what to know about singer and his family

Roy and his family return for another exciting charter with Captain Sandy Yawn Pic credit: @RoyOrbisonJr./Instagram Roy Orbison Jr. will return to Below Deck Mediterranean as a charter guest with his ...
New York Daily News

Roy Orbison concert hologram plan nixed by late singer’s sons

“It’s Over” for a company that planned to produce a concert featuring a Roy Orbison hologram, the late singer’s sons say in court papers. The five children of the legendary “Pretty Woman” crooner ...
Inside Edition

Hologram of Late ‘Pretty Woman’ Singer Roy Orbison to Go on Tour

It looks as if legendary singer Roy Orbison was back on stage, but how can that be? He died of a heart attack 30 years ago. What fans can see is a digitally recreated Roy Orbison. His guitar playing ...
Rolling Stone

Hear Morrissey’s Grand Rendition of Roy Orbison’s ‘It’s Over’

Morrissey unveiled a fittingly dramatic rendition of Roy Orbison‘s 1964 track, “It’s Over.” The song will appear on the musician’s upcoming covers album, California Son, out May 24th. Morrissey’s ...
Digital Journal

Asa Orbison talks about her new solo music and the digital age

Asa Orbison, the daughter-in-law of Roy Orbison, and a singer and artist in her own right, spoke about her new music. Asa Orbison. Photo Courtesy of Roy Orbison Jr. Asa Orbison. Photo Courtesy of Roy ...